Blog posts
July 12, 2026
Meet Our African Wax Print Folding Fans – AKA the Fans That Broke the Internet
There is something about a handmade object that tells the truth in a way a machine-made object never can. The fact that someone's hands, someone's life, touched this thing before it...
Fair Trade Egypt: A Serendipitous Find in Cairo
July 2024. Myself and two of my besties were on our annual friends’ trip -- the kind that has become a tradition, equal parts joy, chaos, and discovery. As always,...
From Skeptic to Stan: Unpacking the Story Behind Portugal's Queen Amélie
A Note on History: The information above is based on the research we did to learn more about the Queen! We love to learn and grow together, so if there's...
From Atlanta Braids to Dakar Baskets: The Story Behind Our Dakar Market Edit
At Kindred & Kin, every piece carries meaning. But every now and then, the story behind a collection is so unexpected and so aligned with our vision that it deserves...