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.
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 30 2021
When you experience a life changing moment and you are ‘scattered’ away from your natur...
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Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri
Zimbabwe
Behind the Seams
Posted on August 16 2019
Every second a garbage truck of textile is landfilled due to our shopping habits... In order to reduce our impact we decided to up-cycle Vintage Berber Bags and give them a second life! Check the results!
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Morocco
Nina Pfuderer
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Posted on April 24 2019
In this Behind the Seams post, the Designer Ruth Hepburn relates the amazing story of the creation and conception of the XL Hobo Shopper Bag in collaboration with the Sabahar artisans in Ethiopia. Have a look!
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Ethiopia
Ruth Hepburn
Behind the Seams
Posted on September 27 2018
Ladakh, in India, was one of the main centres during the silk route. During his travels through the country Sayali Goyal explored the crafts of Ladakh and what it means to travel consciously.
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India
Sayali Goyal
Behind the Seams
Posted on May 14 2018
Natural raffia fibre is a durable material made from raffia palm tree leaves and is used as organic material in sustainable fashion and crafts. You can find here all you need to know about raffia!
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Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 09 2017
Peruvian textiles are some of the most sophisticated crafts as pieces often combine several techniques. Check the detailed steps that we had the chance to observe for the making of our País Textil Clutch!
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Peru
Sayali Goyal
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 07 2017
The cocccon handloom scarf brings together traditional Indian crafts techniques and peace silk, which is the result of a biological, non-cruel process. Discover the process of production of this organic scarf!
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 06 2017
In this article we will have a closer look at the handmade País Textil Cotton Pouch from Peru selected by ABURY. Find out the details on materials and traditional Peruvian techniques, crafts and production!
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Peru
Sayali Goyal
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 30 2017
An interesting tale about the birth of Ethiopian Silk with the Sabahar fair-trade company and the process involved in creating this unique variety of silk from worms to fiber, in a cotton producing land.
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Ethiopia
Ruth Hepburn
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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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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Maha Alouani
Morocco
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
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Morocco
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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Ecuador
Lara Petersen
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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Ecuador
Lara Petersen
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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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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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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Lara Petersen
Morocco
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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Lara Petersen
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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Lara Petersen
Morocco
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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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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Ecuador
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on December 27 2016
The Mykonos Clutch Bag possesses a serene feeling and it will have you transfixed in a matter of moments to the island life of Greece. Handmade in India by local artisans. A bright companion for any outfit!
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on December 10 2016
The handmade Cairo Clutch Bag by Akbar Delights shouts sassy! It's an all-round bag for an easy day to night transformation and embodies Indian vibrance. Entirely handmade in India and locally sourced.
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 28 2016
The Bengaluru Colours of India Scarf, handmade in India from non-violent organic silk, is inspired by the colourful take on mandalas of India.The design is a mixture of colours flowing together
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 15 2016
Drinking the Indian Masala Chai by ManuTeeFaktur is a sensual explosion, every step of the making process is done by his own hands. It is not only incredibly tasty, but the tea also tells a beautiful story.
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on November 06 2016
The Virodh Peace Silk Handloom Scarf, handmade from non-violent organic silk, is inspired by the colourful take on mandalas of India. The design is a mixture of colours recreating a new experience in fashion.
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 31 2016
The hand appliquéd ribbon yoga mat slings are our favourite Soulié pieces. They're a fusion of colours and sparkles, of modern chic and traditional techniques. Their aesthetics and story behind it are stunning.
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 27 2016
The Dark Purple hand appliquéd ribbon yoga mat sling is easily adjustable and handcrafted by India's local artisans. Bringing uniqueness and authenticity.It's perfect company for a day on the go.
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 13 2016
The Sienna earrings are some of Fiona Paxton’s classics: Beautiful pieces of jewellery that are so much more than a few beads and feathers. Let us tell you their story from the moment the pencil hit the paper
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 13 2016
The Necklace Shona is long draping, and hand-beaded with gold curb chain trim. Most of all, each piece is hand beaded with Matte Japanese bugle beads on a cotton net fabric and fully lined.
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India
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 12 2016
There is more behind the tagua bracelet than beautiful handmade jewellery. The tagua bracelet is handmade by artisans in Ecuador and combines ethical and organic jewellery with a social impact.
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Ecuador
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 11 2016
The Turquoise Organic Tagua Bracelet mimics the enchantment of falling rain drops. This beautiful bracelet is handmade in Ecuador featuring a high quality elastic band comfortably fitting all types of wrists.
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Ecuador
Lara Petersen
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 11 2016
The Red Leather ABURY Berber Bag brims with worldliness and character. An everyday shoulder bag modeled on the original Vintage Berber Bag, this bag is the most representative of ABURY's identity.
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Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 11 2016
One of ABURY’s designers Mayta spent two months in Morocco creating the Free People Collection working with local artisans in the Atlas mountains. Here is the video about the production process!
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Lara Petersen
Morocco
Behind the Seams
Posted on September 10 2016
In 2015, the ABURY Designer Emiliya Ivanova travelled to Romania and it came to her mind the new idea of the Romanian Chairs Collection, launched just after; One idea to the last finishing stitch.
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Lara Petersen
Romania
Behind the Seams
Posted on October 14 2015
The handmade Romanian Leather Stool brings you comfort and style mixed with a touch of free Bohemian spirit. Take a closer look at design and materials; leather and wood mixed to create an original style!
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Lara Petersen
Romania
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Posted on May 20 2014
As technology develops, we decided at ABURY to launch some leather goods for the tech accessories you cannot live without. Read more about our iPad Leather Case story in our first Behind the Seams article!
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Lara Petersen
Morocco