The colour of matcha is not accidental. In Japanese tradition, powdered green tea has accompanied the chanoyu tea ceremony for centuries, rooted in four principles: harmony, respect, purity and tranquillity. It is a ritual that cultivates presence and mindfulness. Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid known to support concentration and a state often described as calm alertness. Unlike coffee, it does not create a sudden spike in stimulation, but instead provides sustained, balanced energy.
This quality became the starting point for a project created for March 8th. International Women’s Day understood not as a symbolic gesture, but as a conscious recognition of feminine strength. A strength that is not always spectacular, yet unwavering. Not built on dominance, but on endurance. A strength developed quietly, every day.
The UMIAR x MOYA MATCHA collaboration brings together two worlds grounded in shared values: mindfulness, quality and respect for ritual. It is based on the belief that true power does not need to be loud. It can be stable, focused and deeply internal.
At the centre of the FEMINA special edition is natural matcha-toned jasper. Jasper is one of the oldest varieties of silica used in jewellery. Valued for its density, refined structure and depth of colour, it has long been present in protective and ceremonial adornment. In mineral traditions and stone symbolism, jasper is associated with grounding, emotional balance and psychological resilience. It is often regarded as a stone of inner stability and strength built from within.
In Japan, stones such as jasper were shaped into magatama – curved beads that served as talismans and formed part of the Imperial Regalia. Their organic silhouette symbolised protection and continuity. The stone was never merely decorative; it carried meaning.
In the FEMINA design, form is equally intentional. The three-dimensional, softly rounded ribbon becomes a sculptural interpretation of the female form. Not literal, but symbolic. It references the natural architecture of the body, its softness and its strength at once. The design does not define femininity through ornamentation, but through agency and autonomy.
The pairing of matcha and jasper creates a coherent narrative for Women’s Day. Green as the colour of growth and regeneration. Stone as a sign of stability. Form as a manifestation of conscious design and mature feminine energy.
March 8th is not treated here as a decorative date in the calendar. It is an opportunity to speak about feminine strength with depth and responsibility. About energy that does not rely on excess. About harmony as a decision. About power that begins within and does not seek external validation.
