SLOW. FAIR. WISE. KIND.
Our online store is for worldy hearts seeking travel and eco-friendly brands. This year inspires even more reason to act worldly, wise and kind.
1 If you're a tea lover with a curious nose for native Australian bush botanicals, the team at Warndu have curated a healthy, handblended collection of loose leaf herbal teas (pictured), using all native Australian ingredients. Warndu is an Indigenous-owned, lifestyle brand from Clare Valley, South Australia.
‘ Warndu’ means ‘ good’ in
Adnyamathanha, ( native language of Flinders Ranges Country).
Tea blends start at AUD$16. Available at warndu.com
2 ‘BUSH’ is a meticulouslycrafted, large format, coffee-table book created by Australian photographer and filmmaker, Sam Thies, who ventured to remote Queensland in 2020 to document rural life in outback Australia during tough times. Far from the rose-tinted view of traditional Aussie life, this is a story of quiet and positive evolution, to remind others how the challenges of a harsh environment can shape character and forge a sense of unity, often missing in our fragile, modern society. AUD$200RRP* + postage
* $25 from each copy sold is donated to the Silver Lining School, Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia. Available at samthies.com *
In this edition we feature Sam's travel adventure to remote PNG. (Flick to page 38.)
3 AAKS Sinsi Dot bag is a fave summer pick and ideal for travel (whenever that happens). It's a perfect size and shape to carry daily essentials everywhere.
Details: Handcrafted in Ghana. Woven raffia, 100% leather strap and linen lining with inner pocket. H 15cm x W 24cm.
AUD$225RRP + postage
Available in Australia on preorder at shibuiandco.com
Full collection available worldwide at aaksonline.com *
Click here to meet the founder and artisans behind AAKS, featured in SHIBUI Issue 7.
4 Happiness comes in waves and in the beautiful baskets created by Baba Tree Basket Co. The Pakurigo Wave basket (pictured), is their signature design and shows the incredible craftsmanship of the artisans who expertly weave these baskets by hand. Various designs and sizes are available and the storage options are endless. Prices vary. Available at babatree.com *
Read about the inspiring vision and artisans behind Baba Tree Basket Co. on page 8.
5 Breathe... it's been another big year. 'deeply' by SHIBUI & Co. is a refreshing, anti-bacterial, travel-friendly, handmade blend to help inspire respiratory calm. Add a few drops to face mask or massage into chest and breathe… deeply. 100% natural. Certified organic.
Ingredients: Illicium verum (Anise), cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass), melaleuca viridiflora (niaouli) leaf, myrtus communis (Myrtle) and thymus vulgaris ( Thyme) therapeutic grade essential oils, diluted in a base of fractionated (unscented) coconut oil. AUD$40rrp ( 20ml) + postage Available at shibuiandco.com
6 Whether for self love or for sharing the love with others, PURE LOVE AURIC SPRAY by Bali Pura is a beautiful way to start every day, harmonising the heart chakra to inspire a deeper sense of selfawareness and inspiring confidence to face the world with grace.
Details: Hand-blended with 100% pure essential oils, Bach Flowers and crystal-infused volcanic
spring water from Bali. Cempaka,
Jasmine and Ylang Ylang essentials highlight the love vibes.
AUD$48.00 + postage
Available at shibuiandco.com *
Click to read our interview with Sundar, founder behind Bali Pura.
7 MIssing Bali? So are we, but luckily the team at Aum Rudraksha Designs in Bali have created Mala Making Kits so that we can all enjoy designing our very own malas from Bali, in our own home. In the absence of travel, DIY and craftmaking are more popular than ever. Designing a personalised mala for self or as a gift, is an extra special way to create a beautiful keepsake or meditation charm with more value and meaning. They also make a sacred travel talisman.
Kits available: Awakening, Balance, Healing, Inner Peace, Self love and Protection (pictured).
Details: Malas are made with rudraksha seeds. (Regarded as the timeless jewels of the Gods and used for centuries in Hinduism and Buddhism, for healing and selfempowerment.
Details: Packaging is 100% recycled and decomposable.
Kits available in Australia on preorder at shibuiandco.com Complete range available worldwide at aumrudraksha.com *
Click here to read about the history of Rudraksha beads and meet the team behind Aum Rudraksha Designs, featured in SHIBUI Issue 8.