KUKA-ME SHOP NOW OPEN IN NOTTING HILL GATE
Please visit us at 5 Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JA
OPENING TIMES: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am to 6pm; Sunday: 11am to 5pm

Kuka-me combines the Zulu and Northern Sotho word 'kuka' - meaning lift up or uplift, with the English word 'me'. The name was inspired by a comment from a customer: that she always feels confident and gorgeous in the jewellery.

Reema Pachachi

Kuka-me is the brainchild of jewellery designer, Reema Pachachi. Reema became the first Creative Director of De Beers LV in 2001, proving she was a design force to be reckoned with! Her designs for the luxury brand, such as the Millennium Star Pendant first worn by Iman, and the iconic Wild Flowers collection, illustrate her meticulous attention to detail and subtle originality. Reema became fascinated by the energy and verve of the multi-lingual South African design scene whilst working there and felt that the word Kuka might bring a taste of this vibrancy to West London.

Reema is Visiting Professor of Jewellery at the prestigious Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design, part of the University of Arts London. She has judged gold jewellery design competitions sponsored by the World Gold Council and Anglo Gold Ashanti, in China, and Brazil, and diamond jewellery design competitions sponsored by the De Beers Group in Southern Africa. Reema's designs have sold through international department stores: Harvey Nichols and Harrods in the UK, and Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in the USA. As well as designing Kuka-me jewellery, Reema designs one off precious pieces, working to commission.

Kuka-me is...

Intelligent design,

Enduring beauty,

Uncompromising quality,

Timeless Style.

The brand is about gorgeous, easy-to-wear sterling silver and 18ct gold jewellery, particularly created for independent women with an individual sense of style. Design is a dynamic: the woman who wears Kuka-me jewellery makes it shine; her personality becomes integral to the piece - as essential as its elegant design and excellent craftsmanship. Our test is how it makes her feel in return.

Kuka-me was launched in 2009. Reema creates the original designs in her Notting Hill workshop, drawing inspiration from nature, architecture and textiles. Techniques such as reticulation and engine-turning, are exploited to create unique, tactile textures. The pieces are cast and hand-finished in the UK by crafts-men and women Reema has worked with for decades. Kuka-me castings are 100% recycled 18ct gold or sterling silver and our pieces are hallmarked by the London Assay Office.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions, on (+44) 020 7792 4840, or email info@kuka-me.com. You're welcome to book an appointment to meet Reema, try-on the jewellery, and view our latest pieces - including unisex cufflinks.