ABURY founder Andrea Bury travelled in Ethiopia to meet the local weavers. She encountered friendly people and wonderful landscapes, but was also confronted with stories of personal hardship and poverty.
One of a Mind » Andrea Bury
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.
Travel
Ethiopia in Four Days: Discovering a Culture of Pride and Pain
Posted on February 28 2018
ABURY founder Andrea Bury travelled in Ethiopia to meet the local weavers. She encountered friendly people and wonderful landscapes, but was also confronted with stories of personal hardship and poverty.
Behind the Seams
Once there was a Berber Bag - How it all began...
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!
Travel
A Place of Wonder: My Second Home, Marrakech
Posted on March 28 2017
A trip to Marrakech, the second home. A place full of wonders with so many places that it is really hard to pick one. The labyrinth of the Medina, the city sensual explosions and the calm of Atlas mountains.
Interviews
ABURY meets Moroccan artisan Monsieur Omar
Posted on March 23 2017
Monsieur Omar is a Moroccan artisan and the maker of the ABURY Berber Collection. He truly is a master at working with leather and silk yarn, creating pieces that are no less than art! Have a look!Interviews
ABURY meets photographer and activist Ralf Schmerberg
Posted on December 07 2016
An activist is someone who finds purpose in action. Ralf Schmerberg is a multi-talented, intense observer. He's a photographer, film maker, artist and activist. He's the creator of many awarded art movies.
Interviews
ABURY meets speaker and food expert Pinky Lilani
Posted on November 27 2016
Nusrat Mehboob Lilani, known as Pinky Lilani is a an Indian author, motivational speaker, food expert and an inspiration to all women. We are excited to share some of Pinky Lilani's inspiring words with you.
Interviews
ABURY meets VOGUE editor Bandana Tewari
Posted on October 19 2016
Bandana Tewari is best known as the fashion editor of VOGUE India and it is easy to say that she is an expert when it comes to global luxury brands.We are grateful and happy to call her our ambassador for India
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