Q&A // Robin Long of The Balanced Life
On Balancing Motherhood, Business, and Wellness We're excited to share with you our first ever Parker Clay Q&A! Our goal is to highlight individuals who are exemplifying our company values and...
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Celebrating Women Worldwide
At Parker Clay, we believe it’s never too late to pursue new opportunities and find meaningful work. Worke Bekana and Birukan Stegn are proof that with determination and the right...
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Stories from our Ethiopian Workshop
At Parker Clay, we believe that when women are empowered, they transform not only their own lives but entire communities. Betelhem Tadesse and Emebet Enete are shining examples of resilience...
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Celebrating Female Artisans
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and empowerment of women who overcome adversity to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Women like Feterele Kasahun and...
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Parker Clay Accepts State Department Award
Parker Clay Wins U.S. State Department’s Award for Corporate Excellence in Women’s Economic Security At Parker Clay, we have always believed that business can be a force for good, and...
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A Decade of Impact
Today, we stand proud of what Parker Clay represents—an embodiment of timeless high-quality craftsmanship, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Journal
Parker Clay Favorites, Say What? They Said It First
The Parker Clay love is real. But don't take our word for it, hear it from our customers who said it first. Where are you toting your bag? Weekly Whole Foods excursions, semi-awkward...
IMPACT // Quarterly Impact Update
October 2017 - December 2017 As we embark on a new year, we are excited to pause and share our second Quarterly Impact Update with you all. 2017 was an incredible year of growth for...
CULTURE // The Gabi Blanket
A Gabi Blanket in Ethiopian culture is so much more than just your average throw. They hold deep cultural significance and carry endless uses for both men and...
IMPACT // Quarterly Impact Update
July 2017 - September 2017 Welcome to our first ever Quarterly Impact Update. Our impact in Ethiopia is an integral part of everything that we do - from the products that...
CULTURE // Happy International Coffee Day
by Sam Rotondo There is nothing quite like a good cup of coffee. It is a companion to all -- the studious scholar, the on-the-go businessman, the creative dreamer, the...
CULTURE // Melkem Addis Amet!
Most people don’t know that Ethiopia still follows the Orthodox Julian Calendar, currently seven years and eight months behind the commonly used Gregorian Calendar. The first day of the New Year...
GIVING BACK // Hurricane Harvey Relief
Together, we are committed to supporting those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. As part of a group of like-minded brands that are banding together to make an impact, $2 from every sale throughout...
Bon Voyage from Parker Clay - Our Favorite Leather Travel Bags
Travel products built to last a lifetime. Ethically made in Ethiopia. ...
Everyday Parker Clay // June 2017
Every month we share a few of our favorite/most clever/generally lovely photos that we are tagged in on Instagram. Watch out for your photo and keep those tags a-comin'! We love seeing how...
Wedding Gift Guide for the Timeless Bride or Groom
It's that time of the year...wedding season! We know how crazy these summer months can get when the save-the-dates start rolling in and it seems as though every other weekend is another...
Meet Ian Bentley - Co-Founder and CEO of Parker Clay
We are big dad fans. From fathers, to grandpas, to fathers-to-be, to foster dads, to fathers who have a lost child, hear this: we see you and are celebrating you here...
FAVORITES // Father's Day Gift Guide
It's no secret. We are all about family here at Parker Clay. We'll seize any opportunity to celebrate the ones we love, so it goes without saying that we LOVE...
Everyday Parker Clay // May 2017
We are excited to share with all a new series we are launching on the journal called Everyday Parker Clay. Each month we will be sharing a few of favorite/most...
What I've Learned: Impact at Parker Clay (An Intern's Perspective)
Providing Ellilta-Women at Risk with money to continue running, consultations, purchasing their woven goods and jewelry, as well as connecting them to international buyers, Parker Clay has been a useful...
Last day as an Intern
Today is our last day as interns working at Parker Clay. It has been a pleasure to have a peek into the world of a conscious and ethical company working...