

Working from home? Our tips
We operate QÄSA QÄSA from our two homes, Aniqah in Surrey and Naeema from Kent, and it was a learning curve for us both to move from the...
Mar 21, 2020


My travels through Tanzania, Kenya & Ethiopia
My trip around Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia in September & October 2019 was nothing short of incredible. I have attempted to consolidate...
Jan 30, 2020


Mandazi Recipe
These light and fluffy East African donuts - called Mandazi (or Mahambri) - are addictive pillows of joy and we grew up devouring them!...
Jan 28, 2020


PERIODS MATTER | Destigmatising Menstruation
QÄSA QÄSA looks to support charities in East Africa every Christmas as a way of giving back to the communities we work with. This...
Nov 22, 2019


Inspired By Refugees
We are continually inspired by the stories of our artisans - the journey they have endured and the beautiful pieces they have...
Jul 8, 2019


Reduce Your Footprint in Five Easy Steps
A couple of weeks ago I found myself deeply affected after watching the Guardian video below. It sent shockwaves through me to think...
May 17, 2019


Behind The Scenes & Beyond
NEW PROJECTS This week, we've been trialling some new designs with a group of wood carvers to make a new line of spoons and scoops. Some...
Mar 2, 2019


HELLO From The Two Of Us!
Hello and welcome to our first newsletter of 2019! It seems rather belated to be saying this but we hope you've all had a great start to...
Feb 22, 2019


Less Waste : More Choice | Our New Gift Voucher Has Arrived
Do away with unwanted gifts this Christmas and give people the choice to buy from a selection of gifts that give back. We've designed a...
Nov 16, 2018


Natural Living | The Sustainable Way
Embrace the cooler months and add warmth to your home with our top picks of neutral pieces that have been inspired by nature and...
Sep 23, 2018