CIARA @ciara . MET GALA 2026. BLUMERA.
Nefertiti reborn, dripping in gold, carrying the Blumera Simurgh and Hummingbirds Brass Mini U Horseshoe Clutch.
One of three Blumera bags on the Met Gala carpet. In @dangerusswilson ’s own words, they had “divine protection” with them. Blumera is the first luxury house creating Sacred Luxury.
Creative Director @meherablum designs from her late mother Laurie Blum’s paintings as the source design language. Every Blumera piece is a vessel of love, a work of he(ART).
Ciara’s clutch is inspired by Laurie Blum’s painting, Conference of the Birds.
Inscribed inside the bag:
“To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance and benefit of others, by expressing, in the world of forms, truth, love, purity and beauty — this is the sole game which has intrinsic and absolute worth.” ~ Meher Baba
Styled by @marnixmarni@thedameeffect
Photos by @photosbyalessandra
Met Gala. In all it’s glory. Incredible shot by Hunter Abrams for @voguemagazine of Emily Ratajkowski clutching Simurgh & Hummingbirds Ushape Mini at the Met Gala ✨
Thank you @emrata@emmajademorrison@cabine_creative
#blumera #emrata #emilyratajkowski #versace #metgala #vogue #voguemagazine #redcarpet @metgalaofficial
Met Gala: The Ciara Nefertiti Story.
BTS of the Blumera Simurgh & Hummingbirds Brass Mini U Horseshoe Clutch that @ciara carried to the 2026 Met Gala.
This bag is so special. It is a hand-carved work of he(art). More than a bag, it is a large piece of functional jewelry.
It tells the story of the birds’ journey to the Simurgh, based on Attar’s Conference of the Birds and my mother Laurie Blum’s painting by the same name. I traced my mother’s brushstrokes and guided Pak Mangku’s hands in our temple atelier. He carved directly into my mom’s lines, bringing the Simurgh and Hummingbirds to life.
The Simurgh represents the mythical bird of God who the birds are on their journey back to: their true divine self.
The words of Meher Baba live inside and carry a high vibration: “To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance and benefit of others, by expressing, in the world of forms, truth, love, purity and beauty. This is the sole game which has any intrinsic and absolute worth. All other happenings, incidents and attainments in themselves can have no lasting importance.”
Blumera. Sacred Luxury. @blumera_official
Cover story.
Blumera’s Hand-carved Poppies Octagon Clutch in Natural Wood appears on the cover of @gulfshorelife , alongside the Hand-carved Wood Poppies Clutch in signature Blumera Magenta featured throughout the editorial.
Both sculptural styles are entirely carved by hand under the direction of @MeheraBlum , available with interchangeable strap options: over-the-wrist and over-the-shoulder, finished in hand-crafted chain or hand-beaded wood.
Each piece features words of love inscribed on the interior, transforming the bags into soulful works of he(art) destined to become heirlooms for future generations.
Magazine: @gulfshorelife
Photo by: @omarcruzphoto
Stylist: @veroporraslizano
Friday night I dreamt of you. Your fragrance remains with me. I can still feel your presence. I dreamt we were together and I said, “look mom, it’s us!” I had found baby photos of you and me - you were a young mom and I was a baby. It was so sweet.
In my dreams, I’m always so grateful you’re there. It’s like I subtly know that I’ve lost your physical form and I savor every second with you in these dreams. The dreams aren’t often but when they come, I soak up every second that we are together again.
Today I did a Mother’s Day pop up at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara in your honor. I told everyone who visited that this was my homage to you; my love song to you. I had the first prints of the scarves I made of your paintings. I made them in Lake Como, Italy and they are simply divine. Your hues glisten in the soft vibrant silk and Meher Baba’s words border your illustrious paintings.
When I walked into the @ritzcarltonbacarasb yesterday, I was struck by the gorgeous snapdragons and was immediately taken back to the early days when we would play with snapdragons’ mouths and talk to each other. You planted those snapdragons for me in the lobby yesterday.
I love you today and always. I’m so grateful for all you’ve given me both in form and out of form. You live on in my work and in my heart. Forever and always.
“Those who are united in love know no separation.” ~ Meher Baba
Love you with all my heart,
Mehera now and for all time 🩷
Mother’s Day Trunk Show. Today.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara @ritzcarltonbacarasb
Lobby · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet Mehera Blum @meherablum See the collection. Experience Blumera in person.
What a week.
Three Blumera bags carried to the Met Gala this year.
Ciara. @ciara Janelle Monáe. @janellemonae Angel Reese. @janellemonae
More on each piece soon.
Love,
Mehera ✨
Enter an afternoon of art and discovery at #TheRitzCarltonBacara this Mother’s Day, May 10.
Founded by @meherablum , Blumera collaborates with master artisans to create sculptural handbags and home accents shaped by tradition and intention.
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM in our lobby, explore an exclusive @blumera_official pop-up where heritage and modern design meet through pieces rooted in craft.
MET GALA 2026 • CIARA @ciara carries Blumera’s Simurgh and Hummingbirds Brass Mini U Horseshoe ✨
“Divine protection.”✨
“That we were heavenly thought of. This divine protection.” ~ Russel Wilson @dangerusswilson ✨
This vessel is more than a bag. It is a vessel of love. BLUMERA is Sacred Luxury.
Inscribed inside the clutch are high vibration words of love:
“To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance, and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance of others, by expressing in the world of forms- truth, love, purity and beauty - this is the sole game which has any intrinsic and absolute worth.” ~ Meher Baba
Styled by @marnixmarni@thedameeffect
I felt my mother today.
Six silk samples arrived from Italy. Her paintings, the Poppies and Conference of the Birds, printed on silk for the first time.
We had always talked about this. Printing her work in Italy. Seeing it become something you could hold, wear, give.
The Blumera silk scarves. Printed by the same artisans behind Dior, Versace, and Chanel. The final pieces will be finished with hand-rolled edges and words of love by Meher Baba along every border.
Two paintings. Three sizes. Twillies, 90x90 squares, and shawls.
Pre-order now. A Collector’s Package with a personal note from me arrives for Mother’s Day while your scarf is being finished in Italy.
Love, Mehera 💕
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