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Our Founder's Story

"Between our family road trips across the US and travels to the Far East, my mom has taught me not only to have a love for our ancestral Indian culture but also a deep appreciation for other cultures. A passion for travel is embedded deep in my genes as well. I’ve visited over 30 countries in the past 10 years, opening my eyes to foreign cultures, and politics, oftentimes not found in the textbooks. My travels have inspired me to work with a network of international designers to present a truly unique line of jewelry. When a person purchases a piece, they also learn about the history and culture pertaining to the country where the designer of the piece originates."

Mousumi is passionate about everything she pursues in life, which is why Sikara is so special to her. Her passion for traveling internationally rose out of her deep desire to better understand our world: to understand the history of countries, to hear the stories of the local people and of course to experience their culture.

In addition to her entrepreneurial and private sector interests, Mousumi also has an interest in government and nonprofits. Her experiences in public service range from serving as a Congressional Page when she was a teenager to serving in the National Economic Council at the White House for Dr. Laura D’Tyson and President Clinton while in college.

She is also dedicated to the mission of empowering others through entrepreneurship and leadership as she speaks at conferences and seminars at institutions such as the University of Texas, Wharton School of Business, Harvard Business School, Art Institute of San Francisco and through community partners such as the Young Women’s Alliance and Girl Scouts. Mousumi and Sikara have been featured on Fox and NBC News, in Oprah Magazine, Austin Monthly, Austin Statesman, Boston Magazine, San Francisco 7X7 and many other publications. Mousumi has been involved with EO (Entrepreneur Organization Accelerator) and continues to mentor new start-ups. In 2014, Mousumi was awarded “Austin 40 Under 40” for Business & Entrepreneurship and in 2019, nominated a finalist “Maker” by Austin Women Magazine.

The name Sikara is inspired from the Indian word, Shikara, which means houseboat. It symbolizes the journey we take in life, which results in a fusion of experiences. As a teenager, founder Mousumi Shaw helped her mother, an immigrant from India, start up her own jewelry company in the United States. Fourteen years later in 2005, Mousumi decided to launch Sikara, which incorporates her passions for art, jewelry and other cultures.

She travels the world, working with her team of inspirational designers to create collections based on her experiences and travel photography from different countries. Through these international collections, Mousumi takes you on a voyage, sharing the culture and history of each country.

Sikara is Modern Fusion Jewelry and is a reflection of Mousumi’s life as a first generation Indian-American. Although her ancestral roots are from India, she has been influenced by a multicultural world. Her travel and life experiences in over fifty countries have become engrained in her personality, her sense of style and the design of Sikara.

“Fusion” represents our lives in today’s world. It is a blend of our past heritage and a new modern spirit. Sikara speaks to this fusion. As you’ll see in this catalog, Sikara’s sterling silver jewelry collection is elegant, unique and a fusion of style. The current design line includes designs inspired from ten countries: Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Mexico and Spain.