The Mayaani Journal | Jewellery Stories, Values & Reflections

Collage showing artisan hands creating glass seed bead jewellery, pearl embellishment details, finished beadwork pieces, and Mayaani Jewellery branding.

Indian Hand Bead Embroidery: The Techniques Beh...

A clear and thoughtful exploration of Indian hand bead embroidery techniques - from pearl embellishment and Moti Bharat to Aari and find needle beadwork - and how women's craft traditions...

Indian Hand Bead Embroidery: The Techniques Beh...

A clear and thoughtful exploration of Indian hand bead embroidery techniques - from pearl embellishment and Moti Bharat to Aari and find needle beadwork - and how women's craft traditions...

Collage showing handcrafted glass seed bead jewellery, beadwork in progress, ancient temple at sunrise, colourful seed beads, and the Mayaani Jewellery logo.

Beads As Connection: A Living Global Heritage

A reflective exploration of glass seed beads as one of humanity's earliest forms of adornment - tracing their origins across ancient civilisations and revealing how woman artisans are reclaiming beadwork...

Beads As Connection: A Living Global Heritage

A reflective exploration of glass seed beads as one of humanity's earliest forms of adornment - tracing their origins across ancient civilisations and revealing how woman artisans are reclaiming beadwork...

Collage showcasing Megha hand-weaving seed bead jewellery, colourful glass beads, African bead strands & the Mayaani logo.

Beads, Heritage, and the Return to Conscious Lu...

A global story of artistry, technology, feminine creativity, and 4,000 years of connection — this month’s blog explores how glass seed beads travelled the world without erasing tradition, and why...

Beads, Heritage, and the Return to Conscious Lu...

A global story of artistry, technology, feminine creativity, and 4,000 years of connection — this month’s blog explores how glass seed beads travelled the world without erasing tradition, and why...

Collage showing the artistry of Mayaani Jewellery beadwork - close-up views of handcrafted seed bead earrings, bracelet, and ring in vibrant turquoise, pink, and gold tones, alongside the Mayaani logo and an artisan beading in prgoress.

The Return to Our Roots: Redefining Luxury Thro...

For 75,000 years, beads have told our human story - long before gold ever gleamed. In this reflective essay, Megha Mundandishe explores how glass seed beads are redefining what true...

The Return to Our Roots: Redefining Luxury Thro...

For 75,000 years, beads have told our human story - long before gold ever gleamed. In this reflective essay, Megha Mundandishe explores how glass seed beads are redefining what true...

Megha wearing handcrafted red and green Indian jewellery she designed and made

Who Designs Your Luxury? Reclaiming Adornment i...

Have you every wondered who really designs the jewellery you wear? This blog explores how patriarchal standards of beauty have shaped  women's adornment - and why it's time to reclaim...

Who Designs Your Luxury? Reclaiming Adornment i...

Have you every wondered who really designs the jewellery you wear? This blog explores how patriarchal standards of beauty have shaped  women's adornment - and why it's time to reclaim...

Visual comparison of seed beads, handmade jewellery, and gemstone mining for sustainable jewellery blog.

Why Seed Beads Are the Future of Sustainable Lu...

Not all jewellery is created equal. From the conflict and carbon footprint of gemstone mining to the sustainable beauty of seed beads, discover why the future of luxury lies in...

Why Seed Beads Are the Future of Sustainable Lu...

Not all jewellery is created equal. From the conflict and carbon footprint of gemstone mining to the sustainable beauty of seed beads, discover why the future of luxury lies in...