Sangita works in our packing department, and just recently, she’s been overseeing the process of Shibori dyeing for our next line of Ziyada products. Sangita is a loving sister to her 5 siblings, and you can often find her being a kind-hearted big sister to her Ziyada co-workers. Sangita’s got a great eye for quality,…
“We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it.” George Eliot -George Eliot In this year’s baby line, you’ll notice tulips in bloom, cheerful rainbows, and softly colored dinosaurs. Inspired by elements of creation that brought me wonder and joy as a little one, these prints are…
She loved more because she was forgiven more… Ah, the power of forgiveness! It changes attitudes, decisions, perspectives, choices— your whole life! I knew this before, but now I see it every day, all around me and in myself. Forgiveness is a difficult word, and often people associate it with being weak or letting others tread…
This blog post is all about chai. I love how this BBC article put it: “Tea is India’s most popular drink – the country consumes 837,000 tonnes of it every year. The ritual of drinking chai transcends all boundaries, and roadsides are dotted with chai wallahs who serve it boiled up with spices, sugar and milk”…
One of the things we love most about giving Ziyada items as gifts is that they give twice, once to whoever receives the gift, and again to the amazing artisans who made the product! Is there anything better than gifts that give back? So, for those of you looking to change the world while you…
Here at the office, we are built on foundations of holistic care of our employees. From our very beginning days, we have made sacrifices and decisions that allow us to think beyond the bottom line. The physical, mental, financial, relational, educational, and spiritual care of those in our company is important to us. We sow into…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” A good question that many of us as kids had to answer repeatedly. I know I did. People would ask me often and I never felt comfortable with my answer. It’s a great question for young people to ponder, but it’s also a loaded question….
This video captures a few of the highlights from our conversation with Shobha. Read on for the full interview details! Tell us about your childhood and your family. My childhood was really wonderful. It was such a happy time for me. I used to study and while in school, I hoped I’d make something of…
This video captures some highlights from our conversation with Shabnam. Read on to learn more! Tell us about your childhood. My childhood was great! There were six of us kids, and we used to have a lot of fun. We fought a lot too, and that still happens sometimes! Everything was good. What was your…
Normally, it looks like Christmas in July around here as we hustle to finish, pack, and ship out our Christmas products by August 1st. But, after nearly 2 months of lockdowns this summer, our Christmas production is a bit behind schedule. So, it looks like Christmas in September instead. If there is anything our Ziyada…