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.
Beautiful Business
Posted on March 01 2023
We believe that empowering girls will help them to become strong women who can pass on...
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Beautiful Business
Morocco
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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Behind the Seams
Morocco
Nina Pfuderer
Travel
Posted on February 15 2019
There are so many ways to enjoy the diversity of Morocco: exploring the Sahara Desert, ascending the Atlas Mountains, or even wandering in the beautiful Marrakech, but not only! Find out more in this article!
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Morocco
Om Singh
Travel
Travel
Posted on November 22 2018
The Essaouira Province has lots to offer to those who look for a unique travel experience. Sidi Kaouki is 20km from Essaouira, in the Essaouira Province. The ancient Berber culture and nature will amaze you!
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Alvaro Cabezas
Morocco
Travel
ABURY Looks
Posted on October 24 2018
Blogger Mia from Hey Lila Hey is one of the first in the slow fashion movement. Her blog inspires people to invest in fair fashion. In this post, Mia combined her favourite ABURY fair trade fashion accessories.
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ABURY Looks
Kenya
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Tanzania
ABURY Looks
Posted on September 25 2018
Alice M Huynh from I heart Alice has her own unique style! In this shooting Alice combined her favourite fair trade fashion accessories by ABURY with classy all black outfits. Get your outfit inspirations!
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ABURY Looks
Ecuador
India
Lara Petersen
Morocco
ABURY Looks
Posted on August 24 2018
During this photo shooting, blogger Frieda Hintze chose her favourite sustainable and fair trade ABURY fashion accessories and created four summer looks. Get inspired for your fair fashion outfits!
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ABURY Looks
Kenya
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Tanzania
ABURY Looks
Posted on August 08 2018
We believe that together we can make it fashionable to care! So we partnered with a few selected sustainable fashion brands to inspire you with two sustainably chic summer looks. Take a look!
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ABURY Looks
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Travel
Posted on July 31 2018
It’s easier than ever to visit even the remotest corners of the world! Many travellers love trying new foreign foods but exploring new cultures will often provide the most worthwhile travel experience!
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Harper Reid
Morocco
Travel
ABURY Looks
Posted on July 24 2018
In the natural surroundings of the Liepnitzsee, Anni and Friederike from the blog Freiseindesign selected their favourite fair trade fashion accessories from ABURY and combined them in their best outfits!
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ABURY Looks
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Tanzania
Travel
Posted on June 27 2018
Morocco’s national football team was the first African team ever to qualify for the world cup thus creating a really special meaning. Let’s have a look at the cultural effects of the sport on the country.
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ABURY Editorial Team
Morocco
Travel
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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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Travel
Posted on February 12 2018
Marrakech is not just a beautiful city to stroll around, there's something to see, feel, smell and taste in every corner! The food in Marrakech is exquisite, we show you the best spots to eat in Marrakech!
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Brittnay Sharman
Morocco
Travel
Travel
Posted on February 07 2018
Our author has been on the look for Moroccan doors and their meaning around Marrakech and the rest of Morocco and explains why many of the traditional Moroccan doors have a double door system... Check it out!
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Journey to Design
Morocco
Travel
Interviews
Posted on January 26 2018
After working as a model for many years, Suzana Holtgrave became a fashion photographer. She has worked for magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Elle or J'N'C, and she is the our photographer.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
ABURY Looks
Posted on November 20 2017
Fashion blogger Vreni Frost from Neverever selected her favourite ABURY products and created three stunning November looks to inspire you for winter.You should take a look at her accessories!
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ABURY Looks
Ecuador
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Tanzania
Travel
Posted on September 13 2017
Going to the hammam is very important in the Moroccan culture. We are going to explore the traditions and meaning of Hammam in Morocco including the rituals, benefits and the cultural aspects of this tradition.
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Morocco
Nina Pfuderer
Travel
Travel
Posted on September 07 2017
There is more too see than souks in Marrakech! These are the top 8 places to find the best graffiti, murals and other street art in the city. Explore the Medina, Places des Épices and other amazing places!
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Bart van Kersavond
Morocco
Travel
Recipes
Posted on September 04 2017
If you love nut butter and sweet spreads, you’ll love Amlou, classic Moroccan sweet treat made of delicious roasted almonds and fine Argan oil. Also known as “the trees of life” only in the South of Morocco
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Beautycalypse
Morocco
Recipes
Travel
Posted on September 01 2017
Street art is really developed in Marrakech, it is becoming so big that the first Marrakech Street Art Festival has been launched. "MB6 Street Art Project" allows street artists to paint public spaces.
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Bart van Kersavond
Morocco
Travel
Beauty
Posted on August 28 2017
Have you heard of Argan Oil, Shea butter or Macadamia nut oil? Those natural ingredients are perfect for your skin & hair! Here are seven african beauty secrets you'll want to integrate in your beauty routine.
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Beauty
Kenya
Morocco
Nina Pfuderer
Tanzania
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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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Interviews
Posted on August 16 2017
Maha Alouani, manager of the Heritage Museum in Marrakech, has always been exposed to different cultures. She explains her discoveries on historical commonality of different countries through study of motifs.
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Interviews
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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Behind the Seams
Maha Alouani
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on August 13 2017
Moroccan couscous salad is a perfect side dish: A simple recipe, but with punchy flavours and healthy ingredients, such as parsley, mint and pomegranate. You will eat this dish during the whole summer!
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Morocco
Recipes
Vidushi Singhania
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
Behind the Seams
Morocco
Interviews
Posted on June 23 2017
Yannick Hervy designed the first range of berber bags for ABURY, our timeless and most popular product, which lent a new lease of life to this particular craft, reviving the elusive Berber tradition.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Music & Art
Posted on June 22 2017
The Modern Moroccan music combines many musical styles: Sufi gnawa tradition, rhythms of the desert, Judeo-Arabian & international influences. Check the playlists of the amazing Moroccan artists!
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Lynn Sheppard
Morocco
Music & Art
ABURY Looks
Posted on June 16 2017
The amazing blogger and stylist Anh Dinh selected ABURY accessories, handbags and clutches to combine with her summer festival looks: Inspirations for your colourful festival outfit for this summer!
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ABURY Looks
India
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Music & Art
Posted on June 09 2017
Robert Plant is a British rock singer and songwriter best known as the front singer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. He got influenced by North African Music and share some words about it, check it out!
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Christa Rodriguez
Morocco
Music & Art
Beauty
Posted on June 07 2017
Argan Oil, precious natural ingredient from Northern Africa, is a beauty secret with great benefits! Read how to make your own natural hair treatment and skincare for face & body with our Argan Oil DIY Ideas!
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Beauty
Beautycalypse
Morocco
Music & Art
Posted on June 07 2017
The desert rock music style evolved to fight for the recognition of the suppressed Berber tribes in Morocco and North Africa. This is a best of playlist of the most famous Moroccan desert rockers!
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Morocco
Music & Art
Yidir Alla
Travel
Posted on May 31 2017
Essaouira is the laid-back port city on Morocco's windswept Atlantic coast. It is small and easily navigable city and there's no better way to understand the city than by getting to know Swiris (the natives).
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Lynn Sheppard
Morocco
Travel
Interviews
Posted on May 18 2017
Artsi Ifrach is an Israeli and Moroccan designer based in Marrakech. His unique designs combine old vintage pieces with modern design, like the dust bags handmade by Medina women from recycled flour bags.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on May 16 2017
The Moroccan Orange Salad is a fantastic salad to enjoy whenever oranges are ripe and sweet. Sunshine-packed, upbeat and refreshing. Overall it is the perfect starter or addition to any meal.
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Morocco
Nisrine Merzouki
Recipes
Interviews
Posted on May 13 2017
Dr. Raiss is an ophthalmic doctor, who travels across Morocco twice a year with a medical caravan to treat people with cataract. He also works with ABURY Foundation for Portraid project in Morocco.
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Interviews
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Beauty
Posted on May 09 2017
Argan Oil has been hyped for being a magical beauty ingredient with incredible health benefits, but this Moroccan oil wonder has even more benefits for your skin! Check it out in this article!
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Beauty
Morocco
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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Behind the Seams
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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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Interviews
Posted on April 26 2017
Adam French is a Canadian designer and more precisely the designer of our Windows & Doorways Collection. He's the winner of the 2nd edition of the ABURY Design Experience and share with us its experience.
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Interviews
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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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on April 11 2017
Visiting Marrakech and not try the traditional Moroccan meatballs it's not possible. It's a traditional dish you can find anywhere in Marrakech: it's best served with fresh Moroccan flatbread and mint tea.
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Morocco
Patrick Rosenthal
Recipes
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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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
ABURY Looks
Posted on March 29 2017
For this version of ABURY's look, the model Tine Finell is photographed by Suzana Holtgrave wearing seven different outfits with ABURY accessories, created by the girls from Peppermynta magazine.
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ABURY Looks
Ecuador
India
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Travel
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.
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Andrea Bury
Morocco
Travel
Interviews
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!
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Andrea Bury
Interviews
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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Behind the Seams
Lara Petersen
Morocco
Recipes
Posted on March 21 2017
Originally from Tunisia rapidly become a staple in Moroccan cooking .Moroccan green harissa is a lighter, spunkier take on traditional North African red harissa. Great for dipping fries and veggies
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Morocco
Nisrine Merzouki
Recipes