by Dan Riegler | Jun 15, 2017 | Astrodynamics, Astrology, Astrology, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps
I know I said I didn’t often post shop listings here on the blog. Though still true, I may have to take that back soon…After over 2 months in Africa and the Mediterranean, I am still trying to catch up on correspondence and workshops, making new products,...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 9, 2017 | Apothecary, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps
I usually don’t post shop listings on the blog and make an effort to keep the sales pitch to a bare minimum here. However, there is a lot of important information in this particular shop listing and I don’t want to write it all again for the blog. Not so...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 7, 2016 | Apothecary, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Frankincense, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps
A short update before I return to the Kenyan bush and comunication silence. Though I’ll focus on the more current events in Kenya with the Samburu women since they are fresh, I will return in the next few weeks to expand on the equally important landmarks of my...
by Dan Riegler | Feb 25, 2016 | Civet, Distillation, Essential Oils, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Frankincense, Natural Perfume
As some of you know, I am sourcing fair trade, sustainable and unique fragrance materials, resins and essential oils during my trip through Africa. At the moment I am in Ethiopia purchasing local aromatics and speaking with Civet farmers and exporters. My friend and...
by Dan Riegler | Jan 26, 2016 | Apothecary, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Frankincense, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps, Wildcrafting
I have just been invited to Northern Kenya to work with the women of the semi-nomadic Pastoralist Samburu tribe with their wildcrafting business and help set up a fair trade platform that will make their lives a little easier, especially through the unpredictable...
by Dan Riegler | May 8, 2013 | Apothecary, Essential Oils, Frankincense, Herbal Remedies, Resins & Saps
Today I received my much-anticipated package from Addis Ababa Ethiopia. What a treat for the senses!!! This first shipment of two, contains unique essential oils distilled from fresh harvested local oleo-resins. Boswellia and Commiphora. Rare Ethiopian Frankincense...
