The Founders

The Founders

Tahira, once a full-time researcher, has seamlessly transitioned her focus from South Asian culture and literature to becoming a skilled watercolour and gouache artist. Her journey led her to pursue jewellery design training under industry giants renowned worldwide, especially in the UK. She now spends her time designing, painting, and looking for new ways to cook potatoes.

Shams, with his background as a sailor, embarked on transformative voyages from Burma to Tanzania, exposing him to traditional gemstone mining and artisanal jewellery crafting. Driven by a passion for ethical mining and supply, he honed his gemological trade knowledge under the guidance of leading experts and industry heavyweights. Currently, he divides his time between visiting mines to gain firsthand knowledge about gems and ethical handling, and researching ways to enjoy potatoes without weight gain.

Together, Tahira and Shams bring Clou Fine Jewellery to life, merging their diverse backgrounds and artistic pursuits into captivating creations that transcend boundaries, individual style, and the marriage of slow fashion with everlasting luxury.