Obakki Journal - Ideas To Live An Intentional Life

Notes from the Field: Africa

Notes from the Field: Africa

With our new focus on sustainable, ethical homewares, we are proud to say we are working with partners in 11 different countries. It encompasses 65...

THE EVOLUTION OF THE CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Whether you are assembling a meat board or a vegetarian charcuterie board - variety is the key. A variety of senses deserve a variety of sensations.

Five Questions: Jewelry Designer Jack of Kibera

At Obakki, we always want to know more about the people behind our products. These five questions do just that. Today, we talk to Jack, one of our ...

THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL: ESTABLISHING A LOCAL MARKET FOR ARTISANS

At Obakki, we work with our artisan partners to help them reach their goals, which often emphasize better access to international markets. And as i...

The History of Japanese Craft and Culture

Japan’s craftsmanship is based on process and precision. But for a craft to survive in modern societies, it needs to speak to modern needs. And Jap...

Wooden Bowls: The Classic Caesar Salad Vessel

There are good reasons that wooden bowls and utensils have withstood the test of time. A wooden bowl is the classic way to make a Caesar Salad. It ...

AT THE TABLE WITH TREANA: THE AUTUMN HARVEST TABLE

Autumn is the perfect time to celebrate community and friendship. It’s harvest season and the markets are full of new colours and the bins are over...

Our Focus on Artisan Development

Our artisan partners are the soul of Obakki—and the reason we do what we do. Our primary objective is to help talented artists around the world bui...

Obakki + The Obakki Foundation

At Obakki, we know that giving back is the only way forward. We also know that consumers increasingly value socially conscious brands that support ...

The Importance of Sustainable Shopping

Ethical shopping isn’t just a moral decision – your choice will provide its own reward in durability and lasting aesthetic value along with a new v...

In Practice: Shea Butter is Your Hair's New BFF

If you’ve never heard of using Shea butter for hair – you’re not alone. At Obakki, we were surprised and pleased to first hear of this application;...

The People Behind the Products You Love

Behind every handmade product is a person — a person with a story. And a reason why they make the products they do. But a surprising number of thos...

Supporting Women: Judith's Story

When Treana was in Uganda, she saw a woman walking down the street sporting the most incredible green bag. She was drawn to that bag and immediate...