INSPIRATION
My journey into the world of botanical jewelry began in my garden at home in London.
Tending to my plants, I developed a deep appreciation for their textures and scents and later their healing properties, folklores and symbolisms.
As I learned more, I found myself recognising different plants throughout the city, forging a deeper connection with the natural world around me. This then led me to explore the use of plants as amulets and talismans, deepending my understanding and inspiration.
I aim to revive the ancient wisdom of using botanicals as amulets and talismans. By learning about plants and appreciating their unique textures and historical significance, I believe we can foster a deeper connection to nature. I hope this connection inspires us to protect our natural world and keep its mysticism alive.
A cherished childhood memory sparked the idea for my work.
My grandmother used to put a clove of garlic in my pocket to ward off evil spirits and the evil eye. This is a tradition throughout Albania and other Balkan countries. Now, if you grow up in Austria and you're the only kid that finds random bits of garlic in your pocket, it's not exactly something you appreciate. It was only years later that I started understanding the significance of this gesture and this memory inspired me to create botanical amulets in precious metals—beautiful, subtle pieces that could offer protection without being obvious.
The summers I spent in the south of Albania, surrounded by olive groves, fig trees, and aromatic herbs, left a lasting impression on me. To this day the Mediterranean is my happy place and I often aim to capture its essence and magic in my jewellery. If you chose one of my pieces that come from this part of the world I hope it will always bring some warmth and enchantment to you.
The beauty of nature is that it shows up in so many different forms and textures. It surrounds us daily and if you look closely you will soon find allies in plants that appear in even the most unexpected urban environments.
Most plants we either consume or who surround us carry magic in them.
I hope my jewelry empowers you to feel connected to nature's beauty. Wearing these botanical amulets, I want you to feel like a nature goddess, protected and adorned by the wonders of the natural world. My goal is to evoke a sense of mysticism and inspire a deeper connection to our environment, encouraging us all to cherish and protect it.