Journal

Universe, adorned
The ancient power of jewellery and cosmic order "Body decoration is a ubiquitous phenomenon that transcends time and space. There is not one civilization, however limited its available materials may...
Universe, adorned
The ancient power of jewellery and cosmic order "Body decoration is a ubiquitous phenomenon that transcends time and space. There is not one civilization, however limited its available materials may...

MUSES: Jacqueline
In a new series of short convos, The Muses of Yasashi, we honour and celebrate the myriad of inspiring people who love crystals, beauty, art, creativity, self-development and Yasashi Studio’s...
MUSES: Jacqueline
In a new series of short convos, The Muses of Yasashi, we honour and celebrate the myriad of inspiring people who love crystals, beauty, art, creativity, self-development and Yasashi Studio’s...

On being disarmed by the beautiful
I am writing this while the almost unbearably sweet frangipani incense burns next to me. In front of my eyes, I see the lushness of the Balinese garden, a sole...
On being disarmed by the beautiful
I am writing this while the almost unbearably sweet frangipani incense burns next to me. In front of my eyes, I see the lushness of the Balinese garden, a sole...

MUSES: Alysha
Q&A with Alysha de Ruyter, singer & songwriterAs an artist, I know that rest keeps me well.What are you doing in the current season of your life?I’m primarily performing live...
MUSES: Alysha
Q&A with Alysha de Ruyter, singer & songwriterAs an artist, I know that rest keeps me well.What are you doing in the current season of your life?I’m primarily performing live...

In praise of vulnerability
All things are supple when alive and are only hard when dead. So what if we allowed ourselves to be soft and vulnerable for a change?High-sugar lifeModern times are a...
In praise of vulnerability
All things are supple when alive and are only hard when dead. So what if we allowed ourselves to be soft and vulnerable for a change?High-sugar lifeModern times are a...

Hot summer in Europe
Urban adventures, silver ballet flats and bag jewelleryI've just returned from a rejuvenating trip to the heart of Europe (having visited Poland and France), and I'm utterly enchanted! Picture this:...
Hot summer in Europe
Urban adventures, silver ballet flats and bag jewelleryI've just returned from a rejuvenating trip to the heart of Europe (having visited Poland and France), and I'm utterly enchanted! Picture this:...