After five years at ABURY – living and working in many different countries, with designers from various backgrounds, in craft communities with unique cultural heritage – we encountered many amazing people and breathtaking stories. On our journey we also encountered the biggest disaster in fast fashion history: Rana Plaza. It reminded us all that we cannot look away and that it is important to ask where our products have been made, by whom, and under which circumstances. We learned from you, our friends and customers, that you share the curiosity and will to embrace the rare and irregular, looking for the soul in a product. You want to know the stories behind the products in a transparent way.
This is why we created One of a Mind – our blog to celebrate the beauty and diversity of crafts, culture and people:
We create “one of a kind” stories with an “of one mind” attitude.
We zoom in, we zoom out. The value of a product goes beyond its design and tells about its culture. Come on a journey to Touching Places, learn about foreign cuisines in Scenting Flavours or listen to a culture’s melodies in Catching Sounds & Art and learn about Beauty around the world.Every selected piece has its story. From sourcing the perfect garment to its last stitch. Catch a glimpse Behind the Seams to learn about the materials and techniques and see our products in blogger action in our ABURY Looks.There are humans behind every piece who define and shape its identity. Connect with our Handmade Heroes and explore inspiring ideas by reading about Beautiful Business.
We wish you a beautiful journey.
Travel
Posted on September 01 2017
Street art is really developed in Marrakech, it is becoming so big that the first Marrakech Street Art Festival has been launched. "MB6 Street Art Project" allows street artists to paint public spaces.
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Bart van Kersavond
Morocco
Travel
Beauty
Posted on August 28 2017
Have you heard of Argan Oil, Shea butter or Macadamia nut oil? Those natural ingredients are perfect for your skin & hair! Here are seven african beauty secrets you'll want to integrate in your beauty routine.
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Beauty
Kenya
Morocco
Nina Pfuderer
Tanzania
Behind the Seams
Posted on August 24 2017
A masterpiece of the Free People Collection and winning in elegance and practical design: The ABURY leather shopper bag. This article will tell you everything about the materials used and design.
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Interviews
Posted on August 16 2017
Maha Alouani, manager of the Heritage Museum in Marrakech, has always been exposed to different cultures. She explains her discoveries on historical commonality of different countries through study of motifs.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on August 15 2017
What makes Morocco visually astounding is the result of an accumulation of imprints left behind by many cultures before us. This article will lead you through a journey through Moroccan crafts.
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Behind the Seams
Maha Alouani
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on August 13 2017
Moroccan couscous salad is a perfect side dish: A simple recipe, but with punchy flavours and healthy ingredients, such as parsley, mint and pomegranate. You will eat this dish during the whole summer!
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Morocco
Recipes
Vidushi Singhania
Behind the Seams
Posted on August 11 2017
ABURY founder Andrea Bury tells the story of how she fell in love with a Vintage Berber Bag and how she started collecting them in Marrakech, Morocco. That was the beginning of an amazing story called ABURY!
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Andrea Bury
Behind the Seams
Morocco
Travel
Posted on August 02 2017
Incredible nature parks with wild animals, bright blue sea and amazing friendly people: Travel in Tanzania is unforgettable! See in this article 5 accommodations that you can't see anywhere else!
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Fairaway
Tanzania
Travel
Beauty
Posted on July 27 2017
Macadamia nut oil is a beauty ingredient which is produced mainly in Kenya. It has great beauty benefits. The beauty brand Dr. Hauschka works with local farmers on organic production. See more details.
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Beauty
Kenya
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on July 22 2017
The ABURY Canteen Bag Ivan is handmade from natural bast and leather by local artisans in Ecuador and designed by Zimbabwean designer Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri. See all the steps of the fair trade production here.
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Behind the Seams
Ecuador
Lara Petersen
Travel
Posted on July 18 2017
Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca are the Major Cities in Ecuador - In this article we show youo some of Ecuador's City hotspots that allow you to experience the rich culture and its unique spaces.
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Ecuador
Estefania Cardona
Travel
Travel
Posted on July 07 2017
From Quito to Guayaquil, through cities and mountain villages, from adventure to relaxing moment in nature - this Ecuador Round Trip will show you the highlights of this country full of surprises!
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Ecuador
Fairaway
Travel
Interviews
Posted on June 23 2017
Yannick Hervy designed the first range of berber bags for ABURY, our timeless and most popular product, which lent a new lease of life to this particular craft, reviving the elusive Berber tradition.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on June 23 2017
The Leather Bucket Bag Rosa by ABURY is handmade by artisans in Ecuador from high-quality cow leather and natural bast, and obviously everything is made under 100% fair trade production. Have a look!
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Behind the Seams
Ecuador
Lara Petersen
Music & Art
Posted on June 22 2017
The Modern Moroccan music combines many musical styles: Sufi gnawa tradition, rhythms of the desert, Judeo-Arabian & international influences. Check the playlists of the amazing Moroccan artists!
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Lynn Sheppard
Morocco
Music & Art
ABURY Looks
Posted on June 16 2017
The amazing blogger and stylist Anh Dinh selected ABURY accessories, handbags and clutches to combine with her summer festival looks: Inspirations for your colourful festival outfit for this summer!
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ABURY Looks
India
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Music & Art
Posted on June 09 2017
Robert Plant is a British rock singer and songwriter best known as the front singer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. He got influenced by North African Music and share some words about it, check it out!
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Christa Rodriguez
Morocco
Music & Art
Beauty
Posted on June 07 2017
Argan Oil, precious natural ingredient from Northern Africa, is a beauty secret with great benefits! Read how to make your own natural hair treatment and skincare for face & body with our Argan Oil DIY Ideas!
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Beauty
Beautycalypse
Morocco
Music & Art
Posted on June 07 2017
The desert rock music style evolved to fight for the recognition of the suppressed Berber tribes in Morocco and North Africa. This is a best of playlist of the most famous Moroccan desert rockers!
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Morocco
Music & Art
Yidir Alla
Travel
Posted on May 31 2017
Essaouira is the laid-back port city on Morocco's windswept Atlantic coast. It is small and easily navigable city and there's no better way to understand the city than by getting to know Swiris (the natives).
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Lynn Sheppard
Morocco
Travel
Interviews
Posted on May 18 2017
Artsi Ifrach is an Israeli and Moroccan designer based in Marrakech. His unique designs combine old vintage pieces with modern design, like the dust bags handmade by Medina women from recycled flour bags.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on May 16 2017
The Moroccan Orange Salad is a fantastic salad to enjoy whenever oranges are ripe and sweet. Sunshine-packed, upbeat and refreshing. Overall it is the perfect starter or addition to any meal.
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Morocco
Nisrine Merzouki
Recipes
Interviews
Posted on May 13 2017
Dr. Raiss is an ophthalmic doctor, who travels across Morocco twice a year with a medical caravan to treat people with cataract. He also works with ABURY Foundation for Portraid project in Morocco.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Beauty
Posted on May 09 2017
Argan Oil has been hyped for being a magical beauty ingredient with incredible health benefits, but this Moroccan oil wonder has even more benefits for your skin! Check it out in this article!
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Beauty
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on May 03 2017
The Rabbia Tote Bag makes your everyday outfit glow. But it also brings a big bunch of culture and stories, hidden in the production process, handmade in Morocco and created by the designer Adam French.
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on April 29 2017
The ABURY Rabbia Tote Bag was created by the designer Adam French and handmade by artisans in Morocco from goat leather and cactus silk. It has a mystic charm with warm elegance and functionality.
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Interviews
Posted on April 26 2017
Adam French is a Canadian designer and more precisely the designer of our Windows & Doorways Collection. He's the winner of the 2nd edition of the ABURY Design Experience and share with us its experience.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on April 22 2017
The ABURY raffia shoes are handmade by artisans from raffia fibre, which is obtained from the raffia palm tree in Morocco. Have a look at the production process of our colorful summer shoes!
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on April 11 2017
Visiting Marrakech and not try the traditional Moroccan meatballs it's not possible. It's a traditional dish you can find anywhere in Marrakech: it's best served with fresh Moroccan flatbread and mint tea.
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Morocco
Patrick Rosenthal
Recipes
Behind the Seams
Posted on April 06 2017
The Raffia Shoes are an easygoing luxury for the spring and the summer and so comfortable you feel like walking on clouds! The raffia is naturally dyed and they are handmade in Morocco by local artisans.
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
ABURY Looks
Posted on March 29 2017
For this version of ABURY's look, the model Tine Finell is photographed by Suzana Holtgrave wearing seven different outfits with ABURY accessories, created by the girls from Peppermynta magazine.
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ABURY Looks
Ecuador
India
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Travel
Posted on March 28 2017
A trip to Marrakech, the second home. A place full of wonders with so many places that it is really hard to pick one. The labyrinth of the Medina, the city sensual explosions and the calm of Atlas mountains.
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Andrea Bury
Morocco
Travel
Interviews
Posted on March 23 2017
Monsieur Omar is a Moroccan artisan and the maker of the ABURY Berber Collection. He truly is a master at working with leather and silk yarn, creating pieces that are no less than art! Have a look!
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Andrea Bury
Interviews
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on March 23 2017
The Moroccan Berber embroidery is more than a craft - it is an art form. The cactus silk is the traditional element used to embroide leather items from our Berber collection, typically used in Morocco.
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on March 21 2017
Originally from Tunisia rapidly become a staple in Moroccan cooking .Moroccan green harissa is a lighter, spunkier take on traditional North African red harissa. Great for dipping fries and veggies
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Morocco
Nisrine Merzouki
Recipes
Music & Art
Posted on March 17 2017
Edith Wharton was an American writer, nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature and becoming the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Yale. She also wrote about Marocco - Have a look!
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Christa Rodriguez
Morocco
Music & Art
Travel
Posted on March 14 2017
An amazing and beautiful trip South from Marrakech, crossing the Atlas Mountains for a week in the Moroccan Sahara Desert: About kashbas, valleys filled with rainbows ,palm groves, views and the date harvest.
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Mandy Sinclair
Morocco
Travel
Behind the Seams
Posted on March 13 2017
The handmade ABURY Moroccan throw in grey with black pompoms adds Berber charm from Morocco and also boho chic to your home. It's gorgeous as a sofa or bed cover and keeps you warm in cold winter!
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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on March 01 2017
Alpaca Wool can get bold colours through natural dyeing processes using plants, flowers, insects, animals, minerals or other natural resources. Here find an insight of this traditional method of dyeing!
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Behind the Seams
Ecuador
Lara Petersen
ABURY Looks
Posted on January 15 2017
Blogger Leonie from FOURhang auf photographed by Suzana Holtgrave wearing three different outfits, creating her personal ABURY look with a playful style. Have a look at the products she chose !
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ABURY Looks
Ecuador
India
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Tanzania
Music & Art
Posted on January 14 2017
Nandan Bhoopalam is a vegan chef, yoga instructor and true inspiration, bringing the flavours of India to life on the lovely streets of Lisbon, Portugal with his restaurant Princesa do Castelo.
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India
Music & Art
Nandan Bhoopalam
Travel
Posted on January 14 2017
The first time I went to a ‘gurudwara’ (a sikh temple) was in 2005. The guru himself had invited me in his divine home, a new journey had begun. The Golden Temple still does not fail to mesmerise me.
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India
Sayali Goyal
Travel
Recipes
Posted on January 12 2017
In rural Indian areas this delicious dish keeps you warm through out the day,specially in winter. Farmers usually eat these for breakfast as they keep you full for a longer time when working in fields.
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India
Recipes
Sayali Goyal
Travel
Posted on January 10 2017
I fell in love with kindness of the people in Kutch. On our first day in the Streets of Kutch I was amazed to see beautiful houses in every hue imaginable. Each corner was a source of inspiration.
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India
Rhea Gupte
Travel
Music & Art
Posted on January 07 2017
Khushwant Singh was an Indian novelist, journalist, and a lawyer. A man of many talents and served the Indian legal system, Indian journalism and literature all with equal passion and hard work
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Christa Rodriguez
India
Music & Art
Recipes
Posted on January 05 2017
Directly from India to your plate. Kichadi is a delicious recipe that is rich with lots of different vitamins and some crucial ingredients for a healthy mind, body and soul!Directly from India to your plate
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India
Nandan Bhoopalam
Recipes
Interviews
Posted on January 05 2017
Nandan Bhoopalam is a vegan chef and originally from Bangalore, India. He currently resides in Lisbon, Portugal, where he works in a vegan restaurant, Princesa do Castelo.He also teaches workshops.
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India
Interviews
Lara Petersen
Travel
Posted on December 30 2016
Most people in their 20's can be found in Goa during holidays. New Year's Eve in India means festival time for some and family gatherings for others. Kite flying, dress ups, lights - yes! Resolutions - oh no!
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India
Ritu Arya
Travel