Root and Rise
Daniella, South AfricaIn South Africa, the King Protea is a symbol of strength, beauty, togetherness and home.
The Protea does not bloom alone. It grows in a landscape shaped by resilience. It is the kind that holds, shelters, and makes room. Some people are roots. Some are shelter. All working together to thrive. It is a reminder that support is a strength, and when one person creates space, someone else gets to become.
This King Protea wraps its petals around a bud, capturing the moment care becomes courage. It is for mothers, mentors, friends, partners, and communities, the steady hands that help us open into who we are meant to be. A full Protea bloom wraps around a small bud, celebrating the people who show up, the mentors who guide, and the communities that become family. Because real power is protection, and the boldest growth happens where we feel safe.
A tiny moonstone at the connection point where the bud nests into the bloom, like a seal of care. The moontone a promise, the link between mentor and learner, a talisman for personal growth, new ventures, and transformation.
The Designer
I am a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a friend, a mom, an aunt, a teacher, and a woman shaped by the people I love. I am grounded in the African in me, and inspired by the place I call home, its warmth, resilience, and quiet beauty. When I create, I look for meaning in the small things: the way we care for each other, the moments that make us feel safe, and the everyday symbols that carry big stories. The perfecly imperfect. My inspiration is driven by connection, celebrating family and chosen family, and turning simple, honest details into something you can wear as a reminder of who you are and where you come from.
