My first impulse to create headdresses came from ancient worlds.

The art, objects and headpieces of old Greek and Roman cultures - and other early civilizations - left a strong mark on me early on. I still remember how it felt to put on a headdress for the first time.

These objects carry a particular presence. When worn, they seem to draw something forward - a sense of focus, strength, and an intensity that feels rooted in another time.

For me, headdresses have always been connected to archetypal feminine states. Through how it feels to wear one, how it subtly shifts our posture, awareness, and self-perception.

It’s easy to imagine why headpieces were worn across ancient cultures. They symbolized connection, role, transition, like a visible marker of something internal.

This understanding still guides my work today.