Meet the maker: Tanya Gabrielle
Tanya Gabrielle came to Tofino for a summer. Sixteen years later, she's still there. After years spent working in a demanding career in Vancouver, ...
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OBAKKI JOURNAL
Where Thread Becomes Architecture: Caralarga
Working alongside a collective of women artisans, Caralarga preserves traditional textile knowledge while reimagining it for contemporary interiors.
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Step into the world of Film with Treana Peake
Notes from the Field is a series that follows our founder, Treana Peake, as she travels to meet Obakki’s artisan partners around the world.
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Inside Obakki's Custom Loom Installation at Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas
How Obakki partnered with Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas to create a resort-wide artisan design program anchored by a 175-foot custom woven ...
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The Art of Mezcal: Culture, Craft, and Tasting
Mezcal is a traditional Mexican agave spirit rooted in centuries of artisanal craft. Produced primarily in Oaxaca, it reflects a deep relationship ...
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Objects of the Earth: A Story of Material, Craft and Origin
Everything we create begins with the natural world—shaped by hand, guided by tradition, and deeply connected to place. Kelp from the coast. Cotton ...
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THE OAXACAN STUDIO ROOTED IN CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Javier Reyes is the founder of rrres studio, now based in Oaxaca, Mexico. His practice is shaped by proximi...
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French Linens from Sarah Espeute
In Marseille, Sarah Espeute works with needle and thread, transforming linen into something quietly expressive. Her pieces do not begin with new ma...
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DOÑA VIVIANA’S LEGACY OF OAXACAN BEESWAX CANDLES
What happens if a young man wants to propose to his love in a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico? He must first ask her parents for her hand in marriage ...
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The Making of Obakki Scents
Scent is no longer just about smelling good. It has become part of how we regulate, ground, and express ourselves. As wellness continues to shape t...
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The Last Glassblowers of Herat
In the ancient city of Herat, Afghanistan, where centuries of craft once filled its markets and workshops, only one family remains practicing tradi...
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Meet the Maker: Feminine Form with Justine Menard
Justine Menard is a glassblower whose work quietly blurs the line between form and function. Shaped by her roots in Paris and now based in Barcelon...
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Mother’s Day Gifts: Thoughtful, Unique & Sustainable Ideas for Mom
Finding meaningful Mother’s Day gifts isn’t about more, it’s about intention. The pieces we choose to give should feel considered, lasting, and per...
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