JASMINE HEMSLEY

OCTOBER 2020

7 Brilliant Black-Owned / BAME Homeware Brands You Need To Know About

'If you’re looking for ethical gifts, it’s right this way. Each item — from colourful tea towels to horn tumblers — is hand-crafted in East Africa and tells a unique story.'

YOUR HOME

OCTOBER 2020

Style File: Cultural Fusion - Featuring QÄSA QÄSA's Ikiba Wall Basket

'Take inspiration from faraway cultures with warm colours, elaborate patterns and tactile materials'

HOMES & GARDEN

SEPTEMBER 2020

Me & My Kitchen: Chef Melissa Hemsley Shows Us Her Favourite Room 

'I can't stop buying Vitsoe shelves. They're covered in beautiful jars from QÄSA QÄSA, made by artisans in Malawi, a lot of Kilner jars and piles of mismatched crockery.'

91 MAGAZINE

JULY 2020

From Corporate to Creative: Making a Major Career Change

'Naeema and Aniqah set-up QÄSA QÄSA, a contemporary homewares brand sourced from East Africa, after leaving behind jobs as an IT Governance Analyst and Company Administrator at a London art gallery.'

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

APRIL 2020

My Style Inspirations - Melissa Hemsley

'I buy all my kitchenware from sustainable brands too, such as Aerende and QÄSA QÄSA'

FINANCIAL TIMES - HOW TO SPEND IT

FEBRUARY 2020

The Find

'A smart buy for less than £100. Each of QÄSA QÄSA's citrus squeezers is hand-carved from sustainably sourced African Blackwood by Jack, a Makonde artisan in Tanzania.'

ECO-AGE (via Akojo Market)

NOVEMBER 2019

The Sustainable Living Gift Guide

'These sophisticated storage jars are sure to turn heads at the zero-waste store.'

SELVEDGE MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER 2019

Winter Fair 

'In the lead up to our annual Winter Fair Selvedge talks to some of the companies that will be joining us. Here we talk to Naeema and Aniqah, co-founders of QÄSA QÄSA, a lifestyle and homewares store.'

THE TROVE UK

NOVEMBER 2019

Female Founded Homeware Edit

'Shop female-founded independent brands, plus hear from the women behind the business. Taking inspiration from their heritage, Naeema & Aniqah...'

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ESSENTIAL KITCHEN BATHROOM BEDROOM MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER 2019

3 Of The Best: Made from Coconut

'Carving out - QÄSA QÄSA Coconut Wood Grain Spoon'

WEALDEN TIMES

OCTOBER 2019

Kitchen Trends of 2020 | Page 133

African Blackwood Scoop - Handmade Tale:'With the environment in mind, next year is set to be big for handmade unique pieces with stories behind them.'

GOOD CHEESE MAGAZINE

OCTOBER 2019

Set The Table In Style | Page 46

'This unusual cow horn butter knife, handcrafted from sustainably sourced Ankole cattle horn, can be used for soft cheeses and pate too.'

COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER 2019

The Utterly Inessential Shopping List

'Lovingly made out of hand-dyed sweetgrass & sisal in Rwanda by Indego Africa, this basket is perfect for neatly storing all those little things which clutter up a workspace…including packets of tissues and strepsils.'

A BIKE SUPPERS

SEPTEMBER 2019

An Evening Of African Storytelling

'Their Ankole Horn serving spoon was one by a lucky guest in our prize draw. These pearlescent pieces are totally one of a kind as no two spoons are the same and each comes with it’s own special story.'

PLANT & PLATE

AUGUST 2019

Summery Lemon And Basil Pasta Salad

'We styled the recipe with this beautiful QÄSA QÄSA lemon squeezer, an ethical company that is worth investing in.'

ACTUAL SIZE MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2019

A Few Of Our Favourite Picks

'Storage solutions - Blantyre Jars'

THE HOME PAGE

JUNE 2019

Brand We Love

'Craftsmanship, quality and provenance; meet Aniqah Moawalla and Naeema Anjarwalla, the inspiring partnership behind the ethical East African homewares store QÄSA QÄSA.'

CURIOUSLY CONSCIOUS BLOG

MAY 2019

12 Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps

'I like to store all my pads on the countertop in a beautiful Recycled Glass Storage Jar, by QÄSA QÄSA. The jar is made from the bottom of a wine bottle, and topped off with a heavy wooden stopper, all made by artisans in Malawi.'

BARRONS - PENTA MAGAZINE

December 2018

Good Company: QÄSA QÄSA’s Stylish Homewares From East African Artisans

'What makes QÄSA QÄSA truly unique is that items come with story cards, so customers know exactly how their new pieces were made, including the materials, process, skills involved, and who made them. They believed there was a market for handcrafted items with a contemporary African style, and they wanted to tell the stories of the makers so customers could appreciate the hard work and artistry in each piece.'

MELISSA HEMSLEY

December 2018

Purchase with Purpose | Gifts that give back

'I have the beautiful soft tea towels, woven plant holders and the recycled wine bottle storage containers in my kitchen and bathroom.'

THE ECOLOGICAL

December 2018

The Ultimate Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

'If you haven't checked out QÄSA QÄSA yet, I highly recommend you have a browse of their website, as they have a wide range of handcrafted homewares that would make excellent presents this year.'

RUTH MACGILP BLOG

November 2018

The Ultimate Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

'Here are some of my favourite ethical brands and products that will make great Christmas gifts for the stylish and sustainable loved ones in your life. QÄSA QÄSA is a sustainable brand offering ethically made gifts and homewares from East Africa, with a beautifully curated collection.'

ECO-AGE

November 2018

The Ultimate Eco-Age Christmas Gift Guide

'Ethical homewares from QÄSA QÄSA, as wished for by our contributor Melissa Hemsley.'

LONDON LIFE MAGAZINE

July 2018

Page 251

'QÄSA QÄSA is a contemporary homeware brand offering beautifully designed pieces that bring texture and interest to your home.'

May 2018

12 Ethical homeware brands you should be shopping with

'The homewares are original and will stand the test of time. each purchase includes a card that reveals the story behind the product. That's a lot more interesting than most shopping experiences! Follow their beautiful Instagram @qasa_qasa '

MAXI MAGAZINE

Jan/Feb 2018

Sustainable Brand

'QÄSA QÄSA is introduced as a new, and stylish sustainable brand. This Magazine is based in Germany, and goes out to a German readership.'

REFINERY 29 UK

September 2017

12 Earth-Friendly Interiors Brands To Have In Your Home

'QÄSA QÄSA focusses on working with local artisans, organisations and NGOs in eastern Africa to create jobs and teach skills.'
 

AVENUE 15

March 2017

Features: Homes & Garden

'Unique Fairtrade Handmade Gifts from East Africa | Looking for something different to surprise your Mum with this Mother’s Day? Or perhaps you are searching for a unique Wedding Gift for a fab couple? Give something truly special...'

THE CHOSEN CLUB

December 2016

10 Home Obsessions of Hemsley + Hemsley

Melissa: 'QÄSA QÄSA recycled bottle green storage jars (and vibrantly patterned fruit bowls woven by female artisans in Rwanda) make the most incredible presents.'

THE EPOCH TIMES

December 2016

Small Business Saturday Ethical Gift Guide

'We believe in craftsmanship, quality, and knowing the story behind the product you are buying. At QÄSA QÄSA we go a step further by including an information card with each product purchased which enables the recipient to connect with its maker.'

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

December 2016

New Season Trends

'A contemporary homeware brand offering an exclusive collection of unique, one of a kind pieces that have been beautifully designed for your home.'

HOUSE & GARDEN

November 2016

Get In The Spirit

'QÄSA QÄSA offers an exclusive collection of contemporary handcrafted pieces for the home, each with an inspiring story.'

HEMSLEY + HEMSLEY

October 2016

Our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

'Blantyre Storage Jars - these are a beautiful way to store just about anything from dried goods like lentils and nuts in the kitchen to cotton wool pads in the bathroom.'

AVENUE 15

August 2016

Features: Homes & Garden

'QÄSA QÄSA offers an eclectic mix of beautiful homeware products that are both modern and traditional with a touch of African flavour!'

PERIOD LIVING MAGAZINE

July 2016 - Page 14

Web-Watch

'Named after an Amharic word meaning to inspire, awake and motivate, the brand aims to do just that by working with skilled artisans to create beautiful products....'

MSAFIRI MAGAZINE - KENYA AIRWAYS

May 2016 - Page 28

Designer Website of the Month

'They have a passion for discovering traditional craftsmanship and this forms the inspiration behind their first collection....'

LITTLE LOTUS BOUTIQUE

15th February 2016

Mother's Day Ethical Gift Guide

'They work with artisans, NGOs and community groups in East Africa to produce beautifully hand-crafted items and support local development.'

AFRICA FASHION GUIDE

19th November 2015

'Designed to inspire the curious....each item is hand-crafted with care and has an inspiring story behind it. QÄSA QÄSA brings you an edit of the best craftmanship in the East African region.'

AND DETAIL

10th November 2015

'New homewares store QÄSA QÄSA  is right up our street with all products made by artisans in East Africa.'