Shakan is a Hebrew word meaning to dwell or reside.

The word "Shakan" beautifully captures both the longing and the heart behind Shakan’s Expressions of Grace collections—a desire to create meaningful reminders of God’s abiding presence.                                 

As Shakan grows, my hope is to bring these moments together through products that encourage faith, comfort, creativity and peace. 

At present we have the  beautiful olive wood, comfort cross from Bethlehem. This has been a blessing to many and ready for you right now.

We are VERY excited that just around the corner, we are working on a beautiful way to discover further peace in mindful stitching.  

• The Comfort Cross — a tangible reminder that you are never alone.
• Mindful Stitching in Sashiko — a creative practice that invites you to slow down, stitch mindfully and find moments of peace.

The Shakan Comfort Cross

A tangible reminder of God’s presence, comfort and hope.

Life brings moments of joy and celebration, as well as times of uncertainty, fear and grief. In these moments, a simple reminder that we are not alone can mean so much.

Handcrafted by artisans in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, each Shakan Comfort Cross is carved from beautiful olive wood. Carefully shaped and polished to rest comfortably in your palm, it is a meaningful companion for prayer and personal devotion.

Whether given as a thoughtful gift or kept close as a personal reminder of faith, the Comfort Cross offers a simple message of enduring hope:

“Fear not, for I am with you.” — Isaiah 41:10

Mindful Stitching in Sashiko. (Coming soon)

Slow stitching. Quiet moments. A little space to breathe.

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching practice known for its simple running stitches and beautiful repeating patterns. 

At Shakan, we invite you to discover sashiko as more than a craft. The gentle rhythm of stitching offers an opportunity to slow down, focus on the present moment and make space for stillness in a busy world.

One stitch at a time, discover the quiet pleasure of creating something by hand — an everyday practice of patience, creativity and peace.

A simple stitch. A mindful moment. An expression of grace.