AARVEN Journal

Staying at Kitengela Glass: A Night in Nani's Wonderland

Mosaic and colourful glass was everywhere from floor to ceiling, hung with beautiful blown glass, and stained-glass windows in the bedroom upstairs. It was such an incredible, different space, like...

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Our Kenya Adventure | Meet the Makers Behind AARVEN

Follow AARVEN's journey through Kenya - from our Nairobi jewellery makers and wood carvers to the soapstone carvers of Kisii. Meet the people behind each design.

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6 Reasons to Love Our Paper Light Shades

Discover why AARVEN's handmade paper light shades are a favourite - original linocut designs, FSC recycled paper, easy magnetic fitting and beautiful grouped together.

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How to Style an Art Wall: The AARVEN Guide to Gallery Walls That Tell a Story

How to build a gallery wall using handmade masks, wall hangings, brass hooks, woven placemats and personal finds. The AARVEN guide to art walls with character.

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Nine Years in Margate | The Story of the AARVEN Store

AARVEN founder Amy on nine years with a shop on Margate's King Street — how it started, how the town has changed, and why she still loves being on the...

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AARVEN Pop-Up at The Curated Store, Stow-on-the-Wold — August 2026

AARVEN is popping up at The Curated Store in Stow-on-the-Wold this August. Visit Talbot Court to shop ethically made paper lightshades, ceramics, stationery and more.

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Seven Years in Jaipur: The Story Behind Our Paper Collection

I first met Mohit at a trade show in Delhi. It's one of the biggest arts and crafts fairs in India, and it felt like a good place to start...

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The Wait Is Over | Our India Delivery is Here

Our Jaipur delivery has finally arrived — and it's a big one. The Margate store is currently more cardboard than floor space but we couldn't be happier! All your favourite...

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How to Turn a Photo Album Into the Most Memorable Wedding Guestbook

The traditional wedding guestbook ends up on a shelf. A photo album guestbook ends up in your hands — years later, still making you laugh. Instead of signatures and hurried...

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