Jewellery brings people together. Linking traditions, memories, and emotions through pieces that hold meaning beyond their beauty. For the Mukhi Sisters (@mukhisisters), jewellery is not just something you wear, it’s part of who you are. Their creations are a colourful mix of their Lebanese upbringing and Indian roots, blending two rich cultures into pieces full of life, heritage, and energy.
The Mukhi Sisters’ story officially began in 2009, but their love for jewellery was born much earlier. Growing up surrounded by artisans, private shows, and lively family discussions about the art of jewellery making, it felt only natural for Maya, Meena, and Zeenat to follow in their family’s footsteps.
Their father comes from a long line of Indian jewellers dating back to 1875, and their mother, a jewellery designer herself, launched her brand in Beirut in the 1980s. With family boutiques once spanning Beirut, Damascus, and India, jewellery has always been part of their everyday world.
Today, the sisters have built a brand that transforms personal stories and memories into fine jewellery full of personality and surprise. Their designs balance bold with delicate, vintage with modern, and playful colours with timeless elegance, creating pieces that feel just as alive and unique as the people who wear them.
KHAMSA sits down with the talented trio for a special Q&A, where we dive into their creative world, the stories behind their designs, and how jewellery continues to bring their two cultures—and their growing community—even closer.
١.Growing up surrounded by jewellery and craftsmanship, was there a specific moment when you realised—‘this is what we want to do’?
Growing up with both parents being jewellers was part of our everyday conversations: it was our language at home. We were surrounded by stories, stones, and sketches, and we often found ourselves playing with gems while our parents worked. But the moment it truly clicked wasn’t a single event- it was a series of moments. For example, watching our mother bring ideas to life, or watching our father examine and analyze gemstones with his loupe, seeing the way a piece of jewellery could light up someone’s eyes, or how it could be carried through generations and the fact that jewellery pieces could be “transformed”/ upcycled: that’s when we knew..
٢.Jewellery has a way of holding energy and meaning. If you could design a “lucky charm” piece that every young person should own, what would it be, and what powers would it have?
If we could design a “lucky charm” piece for every young person or new jewellery collector, it would be from our Better Than Yesterday / Ghadan Ajmal collection. This collection began as a personal journey and evolved into a mantra. This piece would be a simple yet symbolic piece.
We’re here to empower our community through meaningful pieces of fine jewellery, and if our Better Than Yesterday collection can remind young people to trust their inner strength and keep moving forward, then our mission would be beautifully complete.
٣.If each of you were a gemstone, which one would you be and why?
If each of us were a gemstone…
Meena would be Azurite Malachite with a hint of Turquoise, deep, layered, and full of contrast. She’s grounded yet intuitive, and her energy is always evolving, just like the way these stones shift in colour and character.
Maya would be an Opal surrounded by diamonds, full of light, emotion, and unpredictable fire. There’s a softness and a strength in how she sees the world, always searching for meaning and beauty in the smallest details.
Zeenat would be Amethyst with Labradorite- mystical, creative, and protective. She brings calm to chaos, always guided by instinct, and she never shies away from a little magic.
Together, we’re a mix of energy, intuition, fire, and imagination- and that’s exactly what shapes the soul of Mukhi Sisters.
٤.Your pieces feel like modern heirlooms—if you could design a piece of jewellery for any historical icon (past or present), who would it be and what would it look like?
If we could design a piece for any historical icon, it would be for Frida Kahlo. Her strength, passion and unapologetic self-expression resonate deeply with everything we stand for. We’d create a multi-charm statement necklace with stones like azurite, malachite and jade combined with our stellar charms of power. A piece that feels like both armour and art, just like Frida.
٥.What’s the most unexpected source of inspiration you’ve ever had for a design?
The No Guts No Glory collection was born from a shaky moment for us. Around that time, we realised that some of the women we admired for their independence were, in fact, being influenced by outside forces that were quietly causing them harm. It left us feeling unsettled. So, we created this collection as a reminder of what true strength looks like. Through the story of Glory- our imagined superhero who reclaims her power- we wanted to inspire women to trust their intuition, own their journey and never forget their fierceness.
٦. If you could collaborate with any contemporary artist or influencer on a jewellery piece, who would it be and what kind of piece would you design together?
It would be Florence Welch. Her poetic world, her love for symbolism and the way she turns emotion into art align so closely with the spirit of Mukhi Sisters.
Together, we’d design a statement ring- something layered, almost like a wearable poem. It would feature an unexpected mix of stones with symbolic meanings: moonstone for intuition, garnet for grounding, and a touch of opal for its ever-changing fire. A piece that feels like a talisman, raw, powerful, and deeply personal. Just like her music. And just like our jewellery.
٧. Your brand blends vintage vibes with modern flair. How do you balance honouring tradition while keeping things fresh and trendy?
That balance between heritage and innovation is what makes us who we are. It’s our philosophy. It’s how we keep the past alive while designing for women and men who are always evolving.
٨.What advice would you give to young creatives looking to turn their passion into a successful brand like Mukhi Sisters?
Trust your vision, even when it feels like no one else sees it yet. At Mukhi Sisters, we didn’t follow a rulebook. We followed and still follow our instincts, our stories, and the values that matter to us. Building a brand takes time, patience and a lot of determination. But the most important thing is to stay true to your identity. That’s what will set you apart. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, learn from every mistake and remember: you don’t have to do things the way they’ve always been done. Create your rhythm, your own language, your own way of connecting. That’s where the magic happens.
