Stories behind the scenes

ABURY Blog

May 14, 2018

Natural Raffia – Your New Go-to Material in Fair Fashion

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!

Behind our production

Aug 24, 2017

Behind the Seams: ABURY Free People Leather Shopper Bag

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.

Behind our production Moroccan Culture

Aug 11, 2017

Once there was a Berber Bag - How it all began...

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!

Behind our production Interviews

Jun 23, 2017

ABURY meets Designer Yannick Hervy

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.

Behind our production

Apr 22, 2017

From Palm Tree to Summer Shoe: The Making of the Raffia Shoes

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!

Behind our production Interviews

Mar 23, 2017

ABURY meets Moroccan artisan Monsieur Omar

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!

Behind our production

Mar 23, 2017

A Look Behind the Cactus Silk: Moroccan Berber Embroidery

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.

Behind our production

Oct 12, 2016

From Nut to Jewellery: The Organic Tagua Bracelet

There is more behind the tagua bracelet than beautiful handmade jewellery. The tagua bracelet is handmade by artisans in Ecuador and combines ethical and organic jewellery with a social impact.

Behind our production

Oct 11, 2016

A Closer look at the Organic Tagua Jewelry Bracelet

The Turquoise Organic Tagua Bracelet mimics the enchantment of falling rain drops. This beautiful bracelet is handmade in Ecuador featuring a high quality elastic band comfortably fitting all types of wrists.

Behind our production

Oct 11, 2016

A Closer Look At the Red ABURY Berber Bag

The Red Leather ABURY Berber Bag brims with worldliness and character. An everyday shoulder bag modeled on the original Vintage Berber Bag, this bag is the most representative of ABURY's identity.

Behind our production

Oct 11, 2016

Bags for Urban Nomads: The Story of the Free People Collection

One of ABURY’s designers Mayta spent two months in Morocco creating the Free People Collection working with local artisans in the Atlas mountains. Here is the video about the production process!

Behind our production Interviews

Sep 02, 2016

ABURY meets designer Soraya Cedeno-Fetzner

As founder of Organic Tagua Jewelry, Soraya Cedeno works with village artisans to design gorgeous items that provide economic opportunity to artisans in Ecuador. Meet her through this interview!