Maybe because I’ve got an October birthday, or maybe because fall flavors are the best flavors, but I LOVE fall. I love cozy sweaters, pumpkin pies, changing leaves, new books and scarves. Fall is full of all things warm, spiced and homey! So, of course, designing the Hello Pumpkin collection was fun. The Hello Pumpkin…
At Ziyada, we believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves to be cherished and valued. In pursuit of this mission, we organize an annual summer camp for the elementary and junior high aged children of our artisans every summer break. This year’s youth camp was a blast! Camp is much more than just…
At Ziyada, our heart and vision is to empower women in the workplace and broader community. Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities, and countries. Research shows that when women are living safe, fulfilled, and productive lives, it benefits everyone. Of course, it is our absolute delight when we see…
Mother’s Day is almost here (hint: it’s coming on May 14)! Do you know what you’re gifting the moms in your life yet? If not, don’t sweat it. We’ve got a few ideas for you! Whether you’re looking for a present for your own mother—who bought you that straightener for your bangs during your emo…
Recently, I was sitting upstairs in the sewing room working on social media plans for the coming month. The room was buzzing with the gentle whirring of sewing machines and the rhythmic back and forth of irons. Artisans chatting about the going rate of vegetables in the market. Watching people at work is a bit…
My dad was a good teacher. I guess he was like that famous football coach who held up the football each year and said, “Gentlemen, this is a football”. Or the professor I had in nursing school who was trying to teach us what it was like to evaluate the dilation of a cervix (is…
I had only lived here for a few months and was in the big middle of Hindi classes and business research. To practice my language skills, I made small talk with anyone in my neighborhood who was willing. Children, somehow, didn’t seem to mind my halting speech mixed with all the gestures of a lively…
Looking for the perfect, warm and comforting winter chai recipe? Here it is!
Looking for a meaningful gift that is perfect in size for a stocking and makes a difference in the world? Here are a few of our favorite stocking stuffers! Hand Printed Napkin Sets: $18-$32 These napkins come in a set of six and add beauty and color to any table. We have a range of…
Here is a behind the scenes look at one of our favorite products from the Holly Jolly Collection—the Heaven and Nature Sing table runner! Step One Once I have a general idea of what I want to design, I get to work sketching my ideas on my iPad Pro with the help of Procreate. This…