Mystic Forms

Mystic Forms MYSTIC FORMS is a hand crafted jewellery collection by a London-based Japanese artist Akiko Ban, co-

Started as an artistic research project by a London-based visual artist Akiko Ban in collaboration with a digital media designer Taiyo Nagano, MYSTIC FORMS is an experimental jewellery brand inspired by the 'mystic forms' found all around the world. Akiko is a practice artist originally from Tokyo known for her lively drawings and sculptures that seek to establish a primitive, naturalistic and spi

ritual view of the world. In the process of creating this ‘Wearable Art’, she aims to create a special ritualistic and theatrical art object that acts as a prop and converts the wearer into an art piece themselves. Exploring the relationship between art and body is one of the research areas pursued by Akiko in her art practice. She has previously collaborated with Japanese fashion brand ‘matohu’ and has also worked with choreographers and contemporary dancers. For this project, she has chosen jewellery as her medium, to demonstrate her belief that art should be more accessible, personal and enjoyable for everyone. MYSTIC FORMS strives for a new approach exploring the boundaries between art and fashion. Akiko holds a MFA in Sculpture from Slade School of Fine Art and a BA in Drawing from Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) . Her works have been exhibited internationally and her recent projects include the collaboration with Basement Jaxx and the legendary Japanese animation Neon Genesis Evangelion. Her work ‘Sky Goddess’ was selected for RA summer show in 2016. Taiyo is a graphic and digital media designer originally from Tokyo and he is an integral part of MYSTIC FORMS as a creative director. He is the founder of the east London design studio Tamassy Creative which he set up in 2010. He holds an MA in Digital Arts from Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) and BA in International Studies from Meijigakuin University in Japan.


ミスティック・フォームズ：ロンドン在住の現代美術作家、播安芸子とデザイナー、長野大洋によって２０１５年にスタートしたジュエリーブランド。

MYSTIC FORMSとは「神秘的な形状、儀礼」を意味する。現代美術作家である播の制作テーマのひとつ、「アートと身体の関わり」の探求から派生したプロジェクトであり、ビジュアルデザイナー長野によるグラフィカルな装飾が加わったその作品は「WEARABLE ART（身につけるアート）」と位置付けられている。

目指すのは身につけた人の存在自体がセルフステートメントとなり、アート作品と化すようなプロップを完成させること。まとうことで高揚感を得て、自己のオリジナリティを賛美できるようなアクセサリーを創作するというコンセプトが込められている。

インスピレーションは旅先で見つけた世界中の「神秘的なフォーム」。それにロンドンと東京のポップカルチャーがミックスされたエッジの効いたデザインは早くも注目を集め、ロンドンのテート美術館、大英博物館やファッション&テキスタイルミュージアムをはじめ国内外で販売されている。

Upcoming Event: Shōtengai Market - 18-20 September🌝Get ready to immerse yourself into the vibrant world of pan-Asian cra...
03/09/2026

Upcoming Event: Shōtengai Market - 18-20 September🌝

Get ready to immerse yourself into the vibrant world of pan-Asian craftsmanship and culture at the Shōtengai Market🌾

We're thrilled to announce our return to this much-loved event, curated by BEAMS & CO.

Inspired by Japanese 'Shōtengai' markets, this lively gathering celebrates small businesses and independent retailers while offering an array of unique products that reflect the essence of Asia.

Explore a wonderful selection of stalls featuring pan-Asian craftsmanship, artistry, fashion, and delicious food and treats — the perfect way to enjoy the changing season in London🍙🍵🍡

We’ll be there with our full collection, including brand new pieces from our latest Bauhaus Collection — see them in person before the official launch🟡🔺🔹

As we move into the new season, come and discover bold, colourful statement pieces to carry you into autumn 🍂

We look forward to seeing you there💜

For more details, please visit below link
https://www.mysticforms.com/blogs/news/shotengai-market-18-20-september

Inspiration behind our New BAUHAUS Collection🟡🔺🔹Earlier this year, we travelled to Dessau, Germany for a research trip, ...
01/09/2026

Inspiration behind our New BAUHAUS Collection🟡🔺🔹

Earlier this year, we travelled to Dessau, Germany for a research trip, visiting the Bauhaus Museum, the Bauhaus Building and the Masters’ Houses.

Experiencing these places in person gave us different perspective on Bauhaus — not only its iconic architecture, forms and colours, but also the ideas and ethos behind the movement🧠

We were especially inspired by its spirit of experimentation, creativity, collaboration and education — and by the idea of bringing art, design and making together.

We came back to the studio with lots of sketches, ideas and inspiration, which gradually began to shape our new collection✏️

Here are a few moments from Dessau that stayed with us and became part of the journey behind the BAUHAUS Collection.

The new collection launches at the end of September.

We can’t wait to show you more ✨

Inspiration behind our New BAUHAUS Collection🟡🔺🔹Earlier this year, we travelled to Dessau, Germany for a research trip, ...
01/09/2026

Inspiration behind our New BAUHAUS Collection🟡🔺🔹

Earlier this year, we travelled to Dessau, Germany for a research trip, visiting the Bauhaus Dessau , the Bauhaus Museum, the Bauhaus Building and the Masters’ Houses.

Experiencing these places in person gave us different perspective on Bauhaus — not only its iconic architecture, forms and colours, but the ideas and ethos behind the movement🧠

We were especially inspired by its spirit of experimentation, creativity, collaboration and education — and by the idea of bringing art, design and making together.

We came back to the studio with lots of sketches, ideas and inspiration, which gradually began to shape our new collection✏️

Here are a few moments from Dessau that stayed with us and became part of the journey behind the BAUHAUS Collection.

The new collection launches at the end of September.
We can’t wait to show you more ✨

From Kerala to a late-summer bloom🪷The LOTUS Studs, is part of our RASA Collection — inspired by the timeless elegance o...
24/08/2026

From Kerala to a late-summer bloom🪷

The LOTUS Studs, is part of our RASA Collection — inspired by the timeless elegance of the lotus flower and the rich visual language of Indian culture and aesthetics.

The design comes from our research trip to Kerala, India, where we encountered lotus flowers blooming throughout the landscape. Their delicate beauty and graceful presence stayed with us long after the journey.

The lotus holds a special place in Indian culture and symbolism, often associated with beauty, purity and spiritual awakening 🌿

Inspired by the timeless elegance of the lotus flower, these earrings draw from Indian culture and aesthetics, translating that inspiration into a contemporary, wearable form.

A delicate palette of colour for the last days of summer☀️

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From Kerala to a late-summer bloom🪷The LOTUS Studs, is part of our RASA Collection — inspired by the timeless elegance o...
24/08/2026

From Kerala to a late-summer bloom🪷

The LOTUS Studs, is part of our RASA Collection — inspired by the timeless elegance of the lotus flower and the rich visual language of Indian culture and aesthetics.

The design comes from our research trip to Kerala, India, where we encountered lotus flowers blooming throughout the landscape. Their delicate beauty and graceful presence stayed with us long after the journey.

The lotus holds a special place in Indian culture and symbolism, often associated with beauty, purity and spiritual awakening🌱

Inspired by the timeless elegance of the lotus flower, these earrings draw from Indian culture and aesthetics, translating that inspiration into a contemporary, wearable form.

A delicate palette of colour for the last days of summer ☀️





From Kerala to a late-summer bloom🪷

The LOTUS Studs, is part of our RASA Collection — inspired by the timeless elegance of the lotus flower and the rich visual language of Indian culture and aesthetics.

The design comes from our research trip to Kerala, India, where we encountered lotus flowers blooming throughout the landscape. Their delicate beauty and graceful presence stayed with us long after the journey.

The lotus holds a special place in Indian culture and symbolism, often associated with beauty, purity and spiritual awakening 🌿

Inspired by the timeless elegance of the lotus flower, these earrings draw from Indian culture and aesthetics, translating that inspiration into a contemporary, wearable form.

A delicate palette of colour for the last days of summer **☀️**

Subscribe to our mailing list to get 10% off your first order!
https://www.mysticforms.com

18/08/2026

A late-summer statement inspired by Ancient Egypt☀️✨

Introducing the HATHOR Necklace from our GIZA Collection.

This piece began with our journey through Egypt, where we encountered the powerful forms and symbolism of ancient Egyptian art first-hand.

Hathor, one of the major goddesses of ancient Egypt, was associated with love, music, fertility and rebirth. She is often depicted with the horns of a cow and a sun disk — symbols of her maternal and celestial nature.

During our visit to Egypt, we were drawn to the distinctive shape of Hathor’s headdress. Back in the studio, this became the starting point for a series of sketches, gradually transforming an ancient symbol into a contemporary piece of wearable art.

The GIZA collection reimagines sacred symbols such as the sun, the pyramid, and the eye as contemporary forms of wearable art, celebrating Egypt’s enduring legacy of beauty, power, and spirituality.

The HATHOR Necklace brings together layered geometric forms, vibrant colour and sculptural detail — a bold statement piece for late-summer styling and beyond.

Handcrafted in our London studio, each piece carries a little part of the journey🌍✏️✨

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Step into the world of Evangelion⚡Meet the HEADSET Studs — one of the bestsellers from our Evangelion Collection, a coll...
13/08/2026

Step into the world of Evangelion⚡

Meet the HEADSET Studs — one of the bestsellers from our Evangelion Collection, a collaboration between MYSTIC FORMS and RADIO EVA, the official apparel brand inspired by the Japanese iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.

This special release is part of RADIO EVA THE30, celebrating 30 years since Evangelion first aired in 1995.

Each piece in the collection is designed by MYSTIC FORMS, drawing inspiration from the series’ striking visuals, characters, and stories.

With its bold red colour, the HEADSET Studs bring a powerful pop of colour and energy — perfect for adding a fiery accent to your summer look ❤️‍🔥

Lightweight yet expressive, these statement studs combine our signature contemporary aesthetic with the bold visual language of Evangelion.

Perfect for fans who love anime, fashion and sleek design✨

Explore the Evangelion Collection
https://www.mysticforms.com/collections/evangelion-collection

Step into the world of Evangelion⚡Meet the HEADSET Studs — one of the bestsellers from our Evangelion Collection, a coll...
13/08/2026

Step into the world of Evangelion⚡

Meet the HEADSET Studs — one of the bestsellers from our Evangelion Collection, a collaboration between MYSTIC FORMS and RADIO EVA, the official apparel brand inspired by the Japanese iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.

This special release is part of RADIO EVA THE30, celebrating 30 years since Evangelion first aired in 1995.

Each piece in the collection is designed by MYSTIC FORMS, drawing inspiration from the series’ striking visuals, characters, and stories.

With its bold red colour, the HEADSET Studs bring a powerful pop of colour and energy — perfect for adding a fiery accent to your summer look❤️‍🔥

Lightweight yet expressive, these statement studs combine our signature contemporary aesthetic with the bold visual language of Evangelion.

Perfect for fans who love anime, fashion and sleek design✨

Discover the full collection via the link in our bio.

     

Summer nostalgia, the City Pop way🏝️🎶Featuring the NAGISA Hoops from our CITY POP Collection.NAGISA means “beach” in Jap...
11/08/2026

Summer nostalgia, the City Pop way🏝️🎶
Featuring the NAGISA Hoops from our CITY POP Collection.

NAGISA means “beach” in Japanese, and this design is inspired by the nostalgic beauty of Japan’s seaside landscapes — where bright summer days, ocean breezes and the carefree atmosphere of a beach resort meet the world of Japanese City Pop.

Emerging in the late 1970s and flourishing throughout the 1980s, City Pop captured a vibrant, optimistic and sophisticated vision of urban life — often with the feeling of summer just around the corner ☀️

Layered geometric forms and flowing details echo the movement of waves and the rhythm of the shoreline, translating that nostalgic coastal atmosphere into contemporary wearable art.

Handcrafted in our London studio using layered laser-cut acrylic and FSC-certified wood, NAGISA brings together bold shapes, vivid colours and playful design.

And to complete the mood, we created a City Pop Mix in collaboration with Tokyo-based experimental DJ UC — a soundtrack inspired by the world behind the collection, from day to night 🪩🎧

Put on your headphones, turn up the volume, and let yourself drift into a Japanese summer 🤿🫧

Explore the CITY POP Collection and listen to our City Pop Mix via the link in bio.

CITY POP Collection
https://www.mysticforms.com/collections/city-pop-collection

Japanese City Pop Mix Vol.1
https://www.mysticforms.com/blogs/news/mystic-forms-radio-station-japanese-city-pop-non-stop-mix-vol-1

Summer nostalgia, the City Pop way 🏝️🎶Featuring the NAGISA Hoops from our CITY POP Collection.NAGISA means “beach” in Ja...
11/08/2026

Summer nostalgia, the City Pop way 🏝️🎶

Featuring the NAGISA Hoops from our CITY POP Collection.

NAGISA means “beach” in Japanese, and this design is inspired by the nostalgic beauty of Japan’s seaside landscapes — where bright summer days, ocean breezes and the carefree atmosphere of a beach resort meet the world of Japanese City Pop.

Emerging in the late 1970s and flourishing throughout the 1980s, City Pop captured a vibrant, optimistic and sophisticated vision of urban life — often with the feeling of summer just around the corner☀️

Layered geometric forms and flowing details echo the movement of waves and the rhythm of the shoreline, translating that nostalgic coastal atmosphere into contemporary wearable art.

Handcrafted in our London studio using layered laser-cut acrylic and FSC-certified wood, NAGISA brings together bold shapes, vivid colours and playful design.

And to complete the mood, we created a City Pop Mix in collaboration with Tokyo-based experimental DJ UC — a soundtrack inspired by the world behind the collection, from day to night 🪩🎧

Put on your headphones, turn up the volume, and let yourself drift into a Japanese summer 🤿🫧

Explore the CITY POP Collection and listen to our City Pop Mix via the link in bio.

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