about obakki

Obakki is a Canadian, purpose-led lifestyle brand that connects people through modern design. Built on the belief that good design has no borders, everything we curate is handcrafted in partnership with our network of world-class artisans—real people making products that bring meaning and connection to your home.

To us, being Canadian means being curious about the world, welcoming different perspectives, and recognizing that our communities extend beyond borders. Through our artisan partnerships, we celebrate traditional knowledge, preserve cultural heritage, and support meaningful economic opportunities for the people and communities behind every piece.

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Two women working with yarn, raw materials at Caralarga Mexico - textile design and production studio.

What do we believe?


We believe in slow design. We’ve connected with artisan groups from around the globe to preserve and honour traditional artistry, and we love the idea of limited edition, small-batch homewares that can be admired for a very long time.

We believe in knowing the origin of the products we buy, as well as the impact of our consumption—not only on the environment, but also on the communities and individuals that create them.

Every Obakki product reflects our values of sustainability, traceability and ethical production.

How do we ensure sustainability?


We believe in slow design. We’ve connected with artisan groups from around the globe to preserve and honour traditional artistry, and we love the idea of limited edition, small-batch homewares that can be admired for a very long time.

We believe in knowing the origin of the products we buy, as well as the impact of our consumption—not only on the environment, but also on the communities and individuals that create them.

Every Obakki product reflects our values of sustainability, traceability and ethical production.

What is our impact?

With every Obakki purchase, consumers are supporting meaningful income opportunities for artisans, their families, and their communities. Obakki provides a platform for these talented makers to share their craft with a global audience. 

Obakki’s main mission is to support and expand our artisan partnerships, and to fund development work through the Obakki Foundation (our philanthropic counterpart). Focused on providing clean water access and livelihood initiatives around the globe, to date we’ve helped over 4 million people.

How do we support our artisans?

We pay fairly and promptly, advancing funds early and offering sampling budgets. We purchase products directly from our artisan partners at a price determined by them and when needed, we reinvest back into expanding their businesses and into their communities through our Obakki Foundation development programs.

our founder

TREANA PEAKE

Treana has worked in international development for over 30 years transforming lives in vulnerable areas through clean water, educational support, medical care and livelihood initiatives.

Treana has helped countless individuals and communities harness their strengths and overcome obstacles by giving them the opportunity to rebuild their lives. With 4,000 water wells drilled, she has helped impact over 4 million people around the world.

meet our founder