Swakara, noun

/swəˈkɑːrə/
Origin:
Acronym formed on South West Africa(n) Karakul.
A proprietory name for Persian lamb skins (‘karakul’) produced for the fur trade in Namibia (formerly South West Africa). Also attributive.
1966 Fur Rev. May 13Selective breeding has improved the..qualities of S.W.A. Persian Lambskins and brought about a changeover..to a flat glossy pelt. In order to spread..the extended range of S.W. African merchandise, a publicity agent has [come] up with the clever catchword ‘Swakara’.
1970 News/Check 15 May 25So 1970 will see a great deal of karakul, or swakara as the South West African product is more often called. But mink is still the best seller.
1971 Daily Dispatch 7 Apr.The soft design of this midnight blue Swakara coat is enhanced with a wide border of snow white mink.
1971 Rand Daily Mail 13 May 7A sure winner for the Durban July — complete Swakara ensemble consisting of Hot Pants, battledress top, midi gilet and wide-brimmed hat.
1973 Evening Post 16 July 8Karakul, now internationally designated as Swakara, has turned South West Africa into a viable economic entity and many farmers into wealthy men.
1977 S. Afr. Panorama Oct. 10Swakara, diamonds and venison all have one thing in common — they are part of South Africa’s traditional way of life and have grown into world-wide industries.
1981 S. Afr. Panorama Dec. 6Karakul sheep whose Persian lamb skins are known commercially as Swakara. More than R12-million worth of karakul skins are traded annually on the London pelts market.
A proprietory name for Persian lamb skins (‘karakul’) produced for the fur trade in Namibia (formerly South West Africa). Also attributive.
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