About Onika-Knitwear

Onika Knitwear is an artist-owned label dedicated to preserving traditional hand-knitting. Every piece is designed and crafted in Salzburg from premium Italian mohair, alpaca, or cashmere, in very small batches and limited edition.

Onika-Knitwear gives a modern, minimalist interpretation of timeless traditional handcrafted techniques. The knitwear line evokes simplicity, versatility, with a hint of subtle elegance and comfort.

Onika Knitwear was created to bring warmth, beauty, and meaning back into fashion. Every hand-knitted piece is designed to comfort, to inspire confidence, and to connect you with timeless craftsmanship. By choosing rare, artisanal knitwear, you choose fashion that feels personal, sustainable, and lasting.

All designs are handmade from premium Italian yarns, carefully chosen for their quality and responsibility. Many of these yarns carry certifications such as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), ICEA, and GOTS - ensuring they meet the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and animal welfare.

The Designer

After over a decade in banking, Oana traded the corporate world for craftsmanship, transforming her lifelong passion into Onika Knitwear.

Each piece is designed and handmade by the designer in Salzburg using the highest quality Italian yarns, reflecting her philosophy of slow luxury and meaningful design.

Why knitwear?
Knitwear and traditional craft had always been part of designer's family heritage - a legacy she chose to keep alive. With a natural talent for design and an eye for detail, she now creates knitwear collections that blend timeless artistry with contemporary elegance.

Today, every Onika Knitwear piece is crafted in very limited quantities, entirely by the designer’s hands.

Looking forward, she envisions expanding her creative universe by collaborating with other artisans who share her commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and slow luxury.

"Onika Knitwear is about more than clothes: it’s about slowing down, honoring tradition, and wearing something that holds a story."

Our values: preserving the traditional craft, local production, and the highest quality yarns we can find

Sustainability

At the heart of Onika-Knitwear lies a profound set of values that revolve around traditions, sustainability and conscious consumption. 

TRADITIONAL CRAFT: Each piece is handmade, preserving the craft by hand and patterns through generations.

NATURAL, ORGANIC MATERIAL: Our knitwear is crafted from premium, polyester-free yarns, produced in a certified factory in Italy known for its commitment to sustainability. The yarn we use is 100% mulesing-free and sheep friendly, meeting rigorous certification standards.

FEMALE FOUNDED: The brand is proudly founded and led by women, all the garments are made by the skilled hands of women.

LIMITED EDITION: We produce in small quantities, focus on quality over quantity. We love to celebrate the slow fashion and handmade craft.

TIMELESS DESIGN: Our designs are crafted to be versatile and enduring, transcending seasonal trends for a wardrobe staple that lasts.

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Onika Knitwear was created to bring warmth, beauty, and meaning back into fashion. Every hand-knitted piece is designed to comfort, to inspire confidence, and to connect you with timeless craftsmanship. By choosing rare, artisanal knitwear, you choose fashion that feels personal, sustainable, and lasting.