AARVEN Journal

On a recent visit to Kenya I took a few days to revisit the Lamu Archipelago which lies just below Somalia in the far north of the country. Surrounded by...

Rye is a beautiful medieval town in East Sussex. The ancient cobbled streets are lined with timber-fronted houses and stunning historical buildings. Only an hour away from London, this pretty...

One of our favourite ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather we've been having recently is to put together a delicious picnic! And what better reason to celebrate than the...

As June rolls around, here at AARVEN we are getting ready for one of our favourite events of the year - Pride! Pride in our hometown of sunny Margate is always particularly...

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you haven't found the perfect gift for your dad then fear not. They say gifting a man is a tricky task...

Ebinyebwa, or Ugandan groundnut stew, is a traditional recipe that is common throughout central Uganda. Ebinyebwa is the Bantu name for this delicious stew, whilst it is known as binyewa by...

Spring is finally here, the weather is warming up and we're ready to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining! If, like us, you jump at the opportunity to dine...

Here at AARVEN, sustainable and ethical design is at the core of what we do. As a sustainable business, we always try our best to be as transparent as possible, especially...

We wanted to share with you a little about the differences between weaving styles in each country and how baskets help to support the wonderful women making them. Every basket...