Mariko is a designer and a jewellery maker.

She spent the early part of her career in the movie industry. She was a stage crew and became personal assistant of a movie star. Later on, she held a public relations position at a French fashion house and became a university administrator.

She loves dancing and has performed for a dance company. Dance inspires and keeps her creative. She started learning silversmithing at Hiko Mizuno College Of Jewellery in Tokyo, and at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

She worked for Marc Monzó in Barcelona, and Rosita Bonita in London. She believes that jewellery communicates individuality, gives courage and empowers people who wear it.

She was born in Nagasaki.

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