Aziza Illustrates was created from the necessity for the representation of black people on greeting cards at a great price. Looking around, I found it difficult to find cards featuring African and Caribbean characters which also had an original style. My family often ordered cards from abroad or became selective in the cards they chose. So, Aziza Illustrates was born.

​I started to create homemade greeting cards for family and friends in 2011 and found my passion. To see the joy on their faces upon receiving a bespoke card was unforgettable. Each was original and made with the receiver in mind.

Over time, the brand grew to include so much more than greeting cards, from books to artwork, handmade stationery and drink-ware, business to business services and even bespoke portraits, Aziza Illustrates has truly flourished as a brand whilst remaining true to the reason why it was started; to bring representation to everyday small things.

​The name Aziza means cherished, respected, precious and beloved and I hope you will feel this way when you give or receive an item  from Aziza Illustrates.  

 Best Wishes,

Vanessa Aziza