My Story

Who I Am

Hi, my name is Mariam. Creativity has always been a natural part of who I am. I am expressive, warm, and deeply connected to the feeling of home. I am Sierra Leonean and Ivorian, and the richness of both cultures shapes how I understand color, texture, and atmosphere.

I pay attention to how spaces make people feel and how small details shape that experience. That sense of intention guides everything I create.

How LOMÉA Began

Long before LOMÉA, I was always the person rearranging, styling, and enhancing the spaces around me. My creative path became more tangible when I began working with my hands and creating resin home pieces designed to be used daily.

I launched my first business selling handmade coasters, trays, wine stoppers, and wine caddies. Each piece was crafted by hand and made to live inside people’s homes. That experience showed me how much I love designing objects that are both functional and meaningful.

Hosting and cooking are extensions of that same care. I express connection through the table by choosing glassware, adjusting lighting, and shaping an atmosphere that feels warm and intentional. Cooking is part of that language. Seasoning food until it feels comforting and creating dishes that make people feel cared for is one of the most honest expressions of home for me.

The World I’m Building

LOMÉA grew from my culture, my creativity, and my love for gathering. I wanted to create pieces that feel sculptural yet welcoming, modern yet warm, and minimal yet expressive.

My work is shaped by Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, by design across the African continent, and by the sensory elements that define a space: architecture, interiors, music, scent, texture, and memory.

LOMÉA is meant to grow into a world, not a moment. A design-led brand for people who care about how they gather and how they make others feel. My hope is that these pieces are reached for naturally during celebrations, quiet moments, and everyday acts of care, and that they feel personal, timeless, and full of story.

Thank you for being here.

With love,
Mariam Kamara