AARVEN Journal

Sustainability Words From Other Languages

There are hundreds of thousands of words and phrases from around the world that we don't quite have an exact translation for in English. Therefore, it's no surprise that so...

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The New Neutral | Introducing Our New Edit

Whether you are a minimalist or fan of maximalism (like us!) you'll love our latest edit. Packed full of textures from concertinaed recycled paper to soft cotton and handwoven basketry in...

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Global Recycling Day | How We Use Recycled Materials

Here at Artisans & Adventurers, it is important to us to be as eco-conscious as possible during every step of production. From the products we sell to the packaging we...

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Traditional Tastes | Irish Soda Bread Pudding

This Wednesday marks St Patrick's Day 2021 and we wanted to celebrate with a delicious Irish inspired recipe. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his...

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Happy Mother's Day | Motherhood in Africa

This Sunday marks Mothering Sunday in the UK and we wanted to take the opportunity this year to celebrate mothers that often go overlooked. We chatted with 3 of our...

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International Women's Day 2021 | Zimbabwe's Female Rangers

To celebrate this year's International Women's Day and the theme #ChooseToChallenge, we wanted to highlight the incredible work of Zimbabwe's all-female, all-vegan, anti-poaching unit known as the Akashinga or 'The Brave...

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Get The Kids Gardening | Easy Gardening Projects to do Indoors

Whilst many of us adults have acquired a green thumb throughout our lives - and especially during lockdown - it is fair to say that children don't always get as...

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Traditional Tastes | Mandazi Recipe

Mandazi, also called maandazi, n’dao, maandaazi, mahamri or mamri is a type of sweet fried bread from East Africa, especially popular in Tanzania and Kenya. They are often referred to as 'African donuts,' though they definitely have their own...

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Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 | 22 February - 7 March

For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of...

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