Obakki Journal - Ideas To Live An Intentional Life

Prickly Pear Facial Oil: Top 5 Benefits for Your Skin

Prickly Pear Facial Oil: Top 5 Benefits for Your Skin

If you’re searching for a hard-working, natural product with multiple benefits, then look no further than our 100% Prickly Pear Organic Facial Oil....

Nilotica Shea: Your Skin’s Secret Weapon

Discover the powerful benefits of Nilotica Shea butter, a natural wonder packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids that have been trusted ...

Maya Poon Speaks About the Benefits of Natural Skincare

Oaxaca-based Maya Poon is a writer and visual storyteller that has always felt a deep, profound connection to nature.

The Problem With Palm Oil

Palm oil production is wiping out ancient forests, endangering wildlife and destroying communities, discover why Obakki’s natural soap collection i...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Andrea Rodman

These days, I am definitely inspired by Japanese design more and more; the simplicity and warmth behind their design approach often capture my admi...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Christine Lin

Back in 2014, I made a solo pilgrimage to Naoshima, an island west of Osaka, known for its art. It has amazing museums designed by Tadao Ando, a fa...

A Holiday Cocktail Hour with Christine Flynn

Holiday entertaining is magical. Friends and family gather in festive surroundings, and the heart of hosting lies in the careful orchestration of d...

Five Questions: Rufina Ruiz Lopez

My pottery is inspired by the generations that came before me who have passed down this sacred craft. In my community you are born, raised and live...

An Escape to Italy With Our Favourite Summer Cocktails

Summertime, and the living is easy. In this week's Journal, we take you to the magical Italian island of Sardinia. Perhaps a quick pit stop for a r...

DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Sophie Burke

I try to marry modern and classic design while taking cues from the environment of the Pacific Northwest around us. I like the idea of having a tim...

Five Questions: Isac Elam Kaid

We caught up with one of our artisan partner's Isac Elam Kaid, in his studio. Isac creates high-design pieces that serve a purpose. But they are al...

The Making of: Akiliba Pots

The rural village of Akiliba, in Northern Uganda, is well off the beaten path. And it is home to a determined group of craftswomen who are using p...

Notes from the Field: Chiapas, Mexico

The southernmost state of Chiapas was calling – rich with textiles and pottery and indigenous craftwork true to the ancestors. The further from maj...