Meet the AARVEN Team

	Amy \| Director & Designer Almost all of the beautifully crafted goods in our stores and online started out in the wonderfully colourful mind of Amy. She collaborates with all of our skilled artisans on original new designs. She can be found drawing in her garden or swimming around the coast in search of inspiration for new designs.
	Leona \| Social Media & Marketing Manager A talented writer, Leona is the creative mind behind our social media and blog posts. In her spare time, Leona can be found rummaging through antiques in Margate's old town or with her nose in a book.
	Natalie \| Margate Store Manager Answering all of your customer needs, maintaining our Margate store and giving constant attention to shop dogs Hiro and Wolf is no easy task but Natalie does it all with a welcoming smile. She can be found camera in hand at one of Kent's local wildlife parks looking for that perfect picture.
	Vicki \| Rye Weekday Store Sales Vicki, brings her joyous nature to our Rye store, passionate about colourful interiors she loves to help with home styling advice. She can be found creating fabulous hairstyles in her other role as a hairdresser or relaxing with her two boys.
	Petra \| Rye Weekend Store Sales Petra is passionate about independent businesses and ethically made products. Find her keeping everything beautifully displayed on weekend's in Rye. She can be found baking delicious cakes and entertaining her family.
	Stella \| Wholesale Manager Stella is an expert multi-tasker with a treasure trove of AARVEN knowledge. Trusted to take excellent care of our wholesale and online customers. She can be found growing vegetables at her stepdad's allotment or spending time with her family.
	Irene \| Production & Quality Control Kenya Irene is our rock in Kenya. She has been part of our business since 2015 and is our woman on the ground. Irene works closely with our jewellery makers and is involved in the whole production process from delivering our designs to the artisans to quality control and packing and shipping the items back to us. We couldn't do it without her!
	Bee \| Co-Founder 2013-2024 We waved 'bon voyage' to our co-founder, Bee, at the end of 2024. Bee's dedication to sourcing the best artisan crafts from rural communities across Africa provided the building blocks for AARVEN. We are excited to keep up with her travels around the globe as she continues on her own adventure. Thank you Bee!

	Amy \| Director & Designer Almost all of the beautifully crafted goods in our stores and online started out in the wonderfully colourful mind of Amy. She collaborates with all of our skilled artisans on original new designs. She can be found drawing in her garden or swimming around the coast in search of inspiration for new designs.
	Leona \| Social Media & Marketing Manager A talented writer, Leona is the creative mind behind our social media and blog posts. In her spare time, Leona can be found rummaging through antiques in Margate's old town or with her nose in a book.
	Natalie \| Margate Store Manager Answering all of your customer needs, maintaining our Margate store and giving constant attention to shop dogs Hiro and Wolf is no easy task but Natalie does it all with a welcoming smile. She can be found camera in hand at one of Kent's local wildlife parks looking for that perfect picture.
	Vicki \| Rye Weekday Store Sales Vicki, brings her joyous nature to our Rye store, passionate about colourful interiors she loves to help with home styling advice. She can be found creating fabulous hairstyles in her other role as a hairdresser or relaxing with her two boys.
	Petra \| Rye Weekend Store Sales Petra is passionate about independent businesses and ethically made products. Find her keeping everything beautifully displayed on weekend's in Rye. She can be found baking delicious cakes and entertaining her family.
	Stella \| Wholesale Manager Stella is an expert multi-tasker with a treasure trove of AARVEN knowledge. Trusted to take excellent care of our wholesale and online customers. She can be found growing vegetables at her stepdad's allotment or spending time with her family.
	Irene \| Production & Quality Control Kenya Irene is our rock in Kenya. She has been part of our business since 2015 and is our woman on the ground. Irene works closely with our jewellery makers and is involved in the whole production process from delivering our designs to the artisans to quality control and packing and shipping the items back to us. We couldn't do it without her!
	Bee \| Co-Founder 2013-2024 We waved 'bon voyage' to our co-founder, Bee, at the end of 2024. Bee's dedication to sourcing the best artisan crafts from rural communities across Africa provided the building blocks for AARVEN. We are excited to keep up with her travels around the globe as she continues on her own adventure. Thank you Bee!