Ena Mulavdic and Ebrahim Mohammadian Elird, a photograph by Edvin Kalic, 2023

ABOUT US

Our journey began in 2013, not just as an ordinary meeting, but as one of those rare encounters where you feel as if you've known each other for lifetimes - as if a long-lost kindred soul has finally returned. From that moment, a deep connection was formed, one that would shape both our lives and our creative path. 

In 2016, we made a life-changing decision: to work together. At the time, our story unfolded in Istanbul, where Ena was pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial Design. Ebrahim, with his versatile artistic background spanning multiple disciplines, possessed a rare depth of knowledge that was both inspiring and compelling. Recognising his exceptional craftsmanship, Ena asked him to teach her the art of jewellery making. What began as an apprenticeship soon revealed something much greater - we were perfectly aligned in this field as well. 

ELIRD Studio

We decided to merge our skills: Ebrahim’s mastery of sculpture and painting, combined with Ena’s expertise in product and industrial design, became the foundation for something extraordinary.

Little did we know, we were embarking on a journey that would define our creative lives in ways we could not yet imagine. 

From the very beginning, self-discovery and personal growth were at the heart of everything we did. Jewellery became more than just an artistic expression - it became a means of exploring ourselves, of evolving as individuals. Every piece we create is infused with this philosophy: to inspire self-exploration and personal transformation. 

In 2018, we moved to Sarajevo, Ena’s hometown, which soon became Ebrahim’s as well. It was here that we deepened our bond, not only as creative partners but as life partners, bringing together the richness of our Bosnian and Iranian cultures in both our marriage and our art. What started as a single worktable in our living room has since grown into a fully equipped studio in the heart of Sarajevo’s Old Town - a space where we bring our vision to life with our own hands, from the first sketch to the final polish. 

Unlike in major jewellery centres, where production is divided into separate specialised crafts, we do everything ourselves - over thirty different techniques, mastered and refined within our studio.

This gives us the freedom to create truly unique jewellery, crafted with intention and care. When you wear one of our pieces, you are wearing something made exclusively for you - not mass-produced, not replicated, but infused with the energy and spirit of our hands. 

We believe that jewellery carries more than just aesthetic value; it holds stories, memories, and emotions. Our work is not only about us - it is about you, the person who wears it, cherishes it, and passes it down through generations. Each piece becomes a mirror, reflecting something deeply personal within you. 

Ironically, we are not frequent wearers of jewellery ourselves. Instead, our greatest joy lies in making it, in collecting it, and in teaching the craft to others. Knowledge, to us, is something to be shared, not kept - this is why our studio welcomes apprentices, some of whom have gone on to build their own careers in jewellery design. 

For us, this is more than a profession. It is a calling, a mission. Creating jewellery is how we express our love for life, for learning, and for the unseen depths within all of us. Sharing this journey with you is our privilege.