November 24, 2020
With veganism massively on the rise and many people choosing not to use animal products, we're pretty sure nearly everyone will have a vegan to shop for this Christmas! So as the usual woolly socks and dairy-filled chocolates will not suffice, we're here to show you some beautifully made, ethical and sustainable gift ideas perfect for the herbivores in your life!
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November 24, 2020
There's no doubt this year has been extra tough for a lot of parents, especially those who have become parents during lockdown. That's why we think new parents could really use a little bit of extra love for Christmas this year. No matter your budget, we've put together this gift guide with unique, ethical and thoughtful gifts that are sure to delight the new mums and dads in your life.
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November 24, 2020
We know, we know, how is it that time of year already!? 2020 has certainly been a strange year for many of us, but there's one event we are truly looking forward to - Christmas! However you choose to celebrate the holidays this year, we're here to help you choose the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. Not only are our co-founders Amy and Bee running a virtual personal shopping service, we also have a whole series of Christmas gift guides lined up so you can find fabulous gifts for even the most difficult to buy for people! In this guide, we will be focusing on more affordable gifts for £25 & under as we know the pennies are tighter for many of us this year. Just because you are on a budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality or sustainability. We hope this gift guide provides some inspiration and helps to get you in the festive mood!
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November 24, 2020
Christmas, whilst certainly an exciting time of year, can also be a very wasteful time of year. Unwanted gifts, packaging galore and throw-away novelty items all lead to a huge 3 million tonnes of additional waste created at Christmas time in the UK alone. We know that many of our customers, like us, try to live a lower waste or zero waste lifestyle. That is why we have put together this handy gift guide for those in your life who are trying to cut down on their single use plastics and live a more sustainable lifestyle. You can still give amazing, practical and ethical gifts this year, even if you are trying to shop more sustainably.
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November 23, 2020
As a brand that is passionate about ethics and the quality of our products, this Black Friday Artisans & Adventurers are taking a stand against mindless consumption, and saying no to sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (27th – 30th November) alongside our friends at Fashion Revolution. We have decided to donate 5% of sales from Black Friday to midnight on Cyber Monday in support of Fashion Revolution to help sustain the incredible work that they do.
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November 23, 2020
Here at Artisans & Adventurers, we love all things Autumn. From the changing leaves to the crisp chill in the air, there is something magical about the season. One not-so-magical fact, however, is the sheer volume of wasted pumpkins post Halloween. More than half of the 24 million pumpkins carved for Halloween in Britain this year will not be eaten.
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November 18, 2020
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November 16, 2020
Need help with your Christmas shopping? For now our physical doors are shut for a month but we’ll still be in store running our online shop and would love to offer you a hand getting your Christmas shopping sorted with our new virtual online shopping service! We also know we have a lot of customers who do not live locally so we hope this service will be helpful to those of you who have never had a chance to visit our beautiful shop...
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November 13, 2020
We think the world could always use a little more kindness, that is why we wanted to celebrate World Kindness Day this year by talking about all things kindness with our fabulous (and very kind) team. World Kindness Day is an international observance that takes place on 13th November every year. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement and is celebrated in many countries across the world including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and Singapore. With the uncertain times we find ourselves in, we think it is more important than ever to spread a little kindness and celebrate those around you who go out of their way to be kind.
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November 06, 2020
Dal, also spelled daal, is undoubtedly a staple food throughout India. Dal is a kind of soup that is prepared with split pulses such as lentils, peas and beans. It is an important staple food in many South Asian countries, and form an important part of the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. The most common way of preparing a dal is in the form of a soup which is made up from split pulses, onion, tomato and various spices. Dal is frequently eaten with flatbreads such as rotis or chapatis, or with rice which is called 'dal bhat' in Nepali, Bengali and Marathi....
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October 30, 2020
Our newest team member, in-store Halloween expert and visual merchandiser Alfie has created a wickedly witchy Halloween window display for us to welcome in the spooky season. He focused on using natural materials and botanicals to make this window display as sustainable as possible. Alfie says "my main inspiration for the window display was the natural side of Halloween. That's why I used natural dyes and materials. There isn't the stereotypical witches and monsters and single use plastic items in the windows. I didn't want the window to be theatrical - instead it is raw and rich, using dried oranges and uncarved pumpkins. It's about celebrating the season, not about mass production. Like our products, I wanted the window to be one of a kind and hand-crafted."
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October 16, 2020
Soapstone is a beautifully tactile material with an appearance similar to that of marble, it is a metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of talc. Because it is composed primarily of talc it is usually very soft. Soapstone is typically grey, blue-ish, green, or brown in colour and is often variegated. Its name is derived from its "soapy" feel and softness. Because of its softness, soapstone is easy to carve into all different shapes and designs. It is also non-porous and heat-resistant, making it a great material for a wide range of uses. All of our contemporary soapstone products are hand carved in Nairobi by Tabaka Chigware Youths Self Help Group.
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