AARVEN Journal

New In | Ugandan Craft Collection Baskets

We've got some brand new Ugandan Craft baskets, plates and trays available online now! As these are always some of our most popular pieces, we thought we'd share a little...

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Visiting the Larabanga Mosque in Ghana

Thought to be the oldest mosque in Ghana and West Africa, the Larabanga Mosque stands at a modest 8 x 8 metres. There is some controversy over when exactly the mosque was...

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Meet Mama to Mama Margate | Happy Mother's Day

This Mother's Day we're celebrating the wonderful Mums in our community! We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the Mums and Children from Mama to Mama's singing group Lula Bye...

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Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle | Global Recycling Day

Did you know that there are many items that we think of as non-recyclable that actually are?! This leads to tonnes of unnecessary waste going to landfill when it could...

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Designing a Custom Kenyan Wall Hanging with Julious

Julious is the talented artisan who makes all of our beautiful Kenyan wall hangings. All of the designs we sell in store and online have been designed by our Co-founder,...

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Fundraiser for Ukraine | *WIN* £150 Voucher

Our thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine, watching the updates on the news is heart-breaking. That is why we have decided to offer a £150 A&A voucher to raise money...

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Celebrating Our Charity Partner African Promise | International School Meals Day

This International School Meals Day, we wanted to celebrate the fantastic work of our partner charity, African Promise. African Promise is a small, dedicated charity who are passionate about the schools,...

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Celebrating Female Artisans | International Women's Day

Being an all-female team, we are constantly inspired by the power of women and love taking the time on International Women's Day to lift one another up. This International Women's Day we...

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Children's Books Celebrating Diversity | World Book Day

World Book Day is a charity that aims to give every child and young person a book of their own. They highlight the importance of reading throughout childhood and how a love...

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