AARVEN Journal

Easter Fun by the Sea | What to do in Margate

Looking for family-friendly fun by the coast this Easter half-term? We've rounded up some of our favourite things to keep the whole family entertained in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs during...

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Bee is Off to India! | Reflecting on our travels

Last week, our co-founder and intrepid adventurer, Bee Friedmann, packed her backpack, said goodbye to her beloved dog, Wolf and travelled solo to India in search of culture, crafts and adventure...

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How our Kenyan Collection is Making a Difference | African Promise

Community has always been so important to us at Artisans & Adventurers. Supporting the small communities of artisans that we work with is a vital part of our business and something...

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New In | Ugandan Craft Collection Baskets

We've got some brand new Ugandan Craft baskets, plates and trays available online now! As these are always some of our most popular pieces, we thought we'd share a little...

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Visiting the Larabanga Mosque in Ghana

Thought to be the oldest mosque in Ghana and West Africa, the Larabanga Mosque stands at a modest 8 x 8 metres. There is some controversy over when exactly the mosque was...

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Meet Mama to Mama Margate | Happy Mother's Day

This Mother's Day we're celebrating the wonderful Mums in our community! We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the Mums and Children from Mama to Mama's singing group Lula Bye...

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Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle | Global Recycling Day

Did you know that there are many items that we think of as non-recyclable that actually are?! This leads to tonnes of unnecessary waste going to landfill when it could...

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Designing a Custom Kenyan Wall Hanging with Julious

Julious is the talented artisan who makes all of our beautiful Kenyan wall hangings. All of the designs we sell in store and online have been designed by our Co-founder,...

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Fundraiser for Ukraine | *WIN* £150 Voucher

Our thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine, watching the updates on the news is heart-breaking. That is why we have decided to offer a £150 A&A voucher to raise money...

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