THE BEGINNING

From a young age, I, Mascha, have had a passion for creativity. At a young age, I started designing my own jewelry. I spent hours searching for the most beautiful beads to then make jewelry at home for all my loved ones. In 2020, I got the chance to take over the inventory of a bead shop. This new adventure came at just the right time, and I decided to take a leap of faith. At the age of 21, I started my own company: BAYU.

THE OPENING

In May 2020 we opened the doors of our store in the center of Oud-Rijswijk, and in January 2021 the website went live.

The name BAYU is derived from the Indonesian word 'Ayu', which means 'beautiful' and 'graceful'. This represents my Indonesian roots and the feeling I want to give people when they wear our jewelry.

I have always had a preference for unique and sustainable products. That is why our products are carefully selected from all over the world. In the store you will find beads from Indonesia, Japan and Greece, for example. Authenticity and quality are central.

THE FUTURE OF BAYU

The past few years have been a great adventure. The assortment of the store has expanded enormously. You can now find even more beautiful handmade products, such as cards, candles, phone accessories, tableware, bags and much more fun! Not only the assortment, but also the team has grown. I now work with a fantastic team on BAYU.

I look forward to continuing to grow and innovate. We do our best to create the most beautiful jewelry that makes people feel beautiful and graceful. I am grateful for all that we have accomplished and for all that is yet to come. Enjoy our beautiful products – I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Love team BAYU,

Mascha Voerman