OBAKKI JOURNAL

The History of Glassblowing

Glassblowing is an ancient craft with roots stretching back more than 2,500 years. Invented by Syrian craftsmen, early glassblowing techniques allo...

Inside the Studio of Nathalee Paolinelli

Inside Nathalee Paolinelli’s Vancouver studio, nothing is rushed. This journal takes you behind the scenes of her intuitive ceramic practice — from...

Sustainable, Handcrafted Gifts for Every Personality

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Whether you're shopping for the minimalist, the homebody, or the ritual seeker, our curated guide has you co...

Ethical Gifts Too Beautiful to Pass Up

Our Holiday Gift Guide makes it easy to give with intention. From ethically sourced homeware to up-cycled jewelry, these handcrafted pieces are as ...

NOTES FROM THE FIELD: sourcing in morocco

Join us on our first Morocco sourcing trip, where founder Treana Peake set out to uncover true artisanship—beyond the souks, beyond the souvenirs, ...

Morocco: The Story Behind our Camel Wool Blankets

Meet Hassan, a generational weaver from Fes, whose camel wool blankets carry his family’s legacy. Woven from one of Morocco’s most sustainable natu...

MOROCCO: PRICKLY PEAR

Join us in the Moroccan desert, at the source of our coveted Prickly Pear Oil. Learn what makes prickly pear seed oil so special—from the harvestin...

Black Clay and Red Clay: The Magic of Oaxaca

Skin, Soul and Ritual - A summer Skincare Dialogue with Maya Allen

We sit down with Maya Allen—award-winning beauty editor and longtime wellness advocate—to talk about skincare as ceremony, the quiet power of Obakk...

Why We Love Slow Design

Slow design is intentional design. It’s taking the time to choose the raw material. Making sure the choice is sustainable and making sure that the ...

HOLIDAY COCKTAIL HOUR WITH HANDMADE ITALIAN GLASSWARE

The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness—a season when we gather with friends and family, celebrate long-standing traditions, ...

Top 5 Benefits of Obakki’s Nilotica Shea Butter

Shea butter is one of the best known natural commodities that has been used for centuries in Africa for its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and ant...