Hello!
I'm Janina, creator of YaKaa studio.
I wanted to share some behind the scenes information with you to give you a better understanding of who I am, and how Yakaa came into fruition. Here goes...
Ya Kaa in Swahili means “from the crab" which resonated with me as my star sign is Cancer. But it also means “to stay or sit” which is fitting as Cancerians are
known to be home makers. And that’s what we offer - things that will transform your living space; handmade home decoration, lifestyle products and interior design
services.
My education is rooted in Applied & Decorative Arts and Professional Interior Design. When I moved to Kenya in 2009, I was able to flex these skills through the creation of furniture design, wall finishes, textile design and ceramic dinnerware.
I relocated to Diani in 2019 because of mine, and my family’s, mutual love and desire to live by the ocean. YaKaa became my labour of love, allowing me to channel my environment into my art. The vibrant fabrics and unique buildings in Diani captivated me, further igniting my passion for colour and patterns.
Working in collaboration with talented craftspeople, my days are spent studying and harnessing a variety of material from the local area. My intuition guides me
into creating distinctive and exceptional pieces which capture the essence of artisanship.
Behind Yakaa Studio
Janina Migdal
Founder, Yakaa Studio