Who We Are
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We are Sophie and Amelia, two dreamers whose hearts were captured by the timeless artistry of the East, a passion that has shaped every step of our journey. As a child, Sophie sat at her grandmother’s feet, spellbound by tales of artisans who spun poetry from clay and silk, their hands weaving stories of joy and resilience into every thread and bead. Those stories lit a fire in her—a quiet determination to honor the legacy of those who came before, ensuring their craft would never fade into silence. Amelia, a seeker of beauty, fell in love with the soulful elegance of East Asian oil paintings during a visit to a small Kyoto gallery, where she first saw a canvas that seemed to breathe with the serenity of ancient gardens and the delicate dance of cherry blossoms. That moment became her calling—to bring these painted tales to the world, letting Eastern heritage bloom anew in homes across the globe.
Our shared passion led us to create Enameliving, a space to celebrate the beauty that first stole our hearts and to keep the spirit of the East alive through art. We see every piece as a tribute to the artisans and visionaries whose traditions inspire us, a way to weave their stories into the present. For us, art is a sacred thread, a living echo of the East’s enduring spirit that binds us to the past while guiding us forward—a heartbeat we cherish with every creation we share.
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Our Story
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Echoes of the East – Weaving Art Across Time
In the bustling heart of Shanghai, we-Sophie and Amelia-found ourselves surrounded by the fading echoes of Eastern artistry, a legacy we refused to let slip away. We had spent years traveling through East Asia’s ancient towns, from the porcelain workshops of artisans to the studios of painters whose brushes danced with the spirit of forgotten dynasties. One rainy evening in a lantern-lit alley, we stumbled upon an old painter’s sketch—a lotus in bloom, its ink fading but its beauty eternal. That moment lit a fire in us: to weave the brilliance of Eastern traditions into creations that speak to the modern world.
We poured our hearts into Enameliving, crafting a collection where a handcrafted vase mirrors the golden hues of a painted sunrise, and a delicate pendant reflects the poetic stillness of a moonlit scroll. Each piece we create is a thread in the tapestry of East Asian heritage—a rebellion against time, a celebration of the hands that keep it alive, and a bridge to the future. When you hold an Enameliving piece, you hold the heartbeat of the East, pulsing with stories that refuse to fade.
Brand Philosophy
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ART IN FLOW
Where Tradition Meets Vision
At Enameliving, we believe that the spirit of Eastern artistry is a living current, flowing through time to inspire and connect us all. It’s in the delicate dance of artisans’ hands, weaving intricate cloisonné wires into vibrant enamel designs that echo the elegance of ancient dynasties, now reimagined as timeless adornments for modern lives. It’s in the sweep of a painter’s brush, where the golden warmth of a sunrise on canvas captures the same serenity once painted on silk scrolls centuries ago. We see this flow in every piece we create-a delicate balance where the past and present converge in harmony.
Our craft is a celebration of the hands that shape it and the visions that color it. A porcelain bowl, glazed in the soft blues of a distant sky, holds the same stillness as a painted landscape hanging on a gallery wall. A handcrafted pendant, etched with floral motifs, carries the same poetic grace as the blooming lotus in an oil painting. Through these creations, we honor the timeless beauty of East Asian traditions, letting their stories ripple into the modern world. When you experience an Enameliving piece, you’re part of this flowing current-a timeless dance of art that speaks across generations. -
Brand Mission
Guardians of Eastern Artistry
At Enameliving, our mission is to breathe new life into the fading whispers of Eastern artistry, ensuring that the spirit of ancient crafts and painted visions endures in today’s world. We are dedicated to preserving the heartbeat of East Asian traditions—not as relics of the past, but as vibrant expressions that resonate with modern souls.
We nurture the hands that carry these traditions forward, empowering artisans to weave intricate cloisonné designs and craft porcelain with the same reverence their ancestors did, while inviting painters to reimagine timeless landscapes with bold, contemporary strokes. We revive the stories embedded in every hue and form, from the crimson glow of enamel that once adorned sacred vessels to the misty blues of an oil painting that echo ancient poetry. And through every piece we share, we build a bridge for future generations—supporting rural artisans with resources to pass down their craft, ensuring that the legacy of Eastern artistry continues to inspire, connect, and thrive. Together, we keep the pulse of this heritage alive, a timeless rhythm that echoes through every creation.