
WE'RE HERE TO DRESS THE IN-BETWEEN—where real life lives
The idea for MAANKA began with a scarf—one that was oversized, beautifully made, and modest enough to reflect Naima’s personal values. What followed was not just a product, but a perspective: fashion should honor your rhythm, not rush it. It should offer calm, not chaos.
SEASONLESS BRAND
MAANKA is a seasonless brand crafted to bring understated elegance into the everyday. With a focus on refined design and enduring quality, each piece is created to be lived in, loved, and worn beyond trends. Drawing inspiration from timeless wardrobe foundations, MAANKA reimagines the essentials with a modern sensibility—designed for the woman who values ease, sophistication, and quiet confidence in her daily life.
OUR COMMITMENT
At MAANKA, our commitment is to redefine quiet luxury—creating timeless, premium fashion that is accessible without compromise. Inspired by Naima’s community and Zenzi’s love of fashion, combined with their experience in the industry and a shared admiration for Nordic style, MAANKA was born from a desire to merge sophistication with ease. Each piece is designed for women who seek elegance in their everyday, value quality over excess, and believe style should feel effortless. With transparency, intention, and care, we create only what feels truly necessary—fashion that endures, just like the women who wear it.

WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGAN
Almost five years ago, Naima realized she wanted to merge her passion for style with meaningful experience in business. Leaving her healthcare studies behind, she turned to e-commerce and the world of fashion. What began as a search for high-quality, oversized silk scarves—pieces that were either scarce or prohibitively expensive—revealed a wider insight: her community longed for timeless, well-crafted essentials over fleeting designer trends. From this realization, MAANKA was born—a brand devoted to creating seasonless, premium pieces that bring quiet sophistication and everyday elegance to those who wear them.
Next steps: a Pinterest board
Elegance in Every Chapter
As MAANKA began to take shape, Naima’s own life journey shaped the brand’s vision. Partnering with Zenzi, a mother of three teenagers, they brought together their shared experience of balancing style with real life. During this time, Naima got married and became a mother for the first time—an experience that deepened her understanding of what truly matters in a wardrobe. She wanted pieces she could rely on—style that works whether pregnant, at the office, or at home; timeless, seasonless, and designed to last. This understanding of practical elegance and enduring style became the foundation of MAANKA.
HOW MAANKA WAS NAMED
The name MAANKA is inspired by the Somali word “maankeyga”, meaning “my mind” or “my thoughts”—a name Naima’s mother affectionately used for her. She wanted something meaningful, memorable, and easy to carry, so she simplified it to MAANKA. Together with Zenzi, who loved the idea, they brought the name to life—reflecting personal history, thoughtfulness, and the quiet sophistication that defines the brand today.

CHAPTERS PODCAST
Curious about our journey, how we met, and what it’s really like running a company as moms and women of color in Sweden? 🎙️ Listen to our podcast