karst

Karst’s Creative Director and Founder, Vanessa Martinez, adopted a strong personal association with jewelry as a young girl from her two grandmothers, who spent their time together sharing stories behind the pieces they wore and cherished. Her maternal grandmother loved collecting intricate hairbrushes, hair clips, and headbands and was never spotted without a beautiful piece in her hair; while her paternal grandmother proudly wore her heirloom jewelry full of stories and history.

Captivated by the stories that were bound to a particular piece or accessory, she sought to create a jewelry and accessories brand whose motive is to celebrate the personal connection between piece and person.

The Karst Hair Accessories are made from plant-based cellulose acetate.