Our Philosophy

Orchid Mantis Studio is an ethos of indigenous expression through the realms of art and design.

We honor the sacred knowing of nature as self.

This Hawai'i-based studio offers a gathering space of indigenous values, the meeting of stewardship, cultural exchange and devotion to our Great Mother, planet Earth.

Flowers in their living essence are fragile, impermanent, and a privilege to bear witness to. They teach us that in the fleeting impermanence of life there is beauty to be found. They stand present in every meaningful moment of our lives, across time and culture. They have remained as a ritual of the selfless giving of the heart, gifts that shine light to our own beauty within.

When we honor the true medicine of flowers, we deepen the connection to our own inner blossoming. Every person deserves to share in the healing flowers have to offer us. As children teach us the openness of a loving heart, we at Orchid Mantis aim to evoke this same sense of love and play, from our hands to yours.

Meet the Founder

Dounya Bilal (b. 2002) is an artist, designer, and craftsman. Her origin as a designer began in the field of architecture, where her studies have included notable institutions such as RISD and Melbourne School of Design.

Her artistry is rooted in her heritage as a Sahrawi woman. The rhythm of Morocco and her desert sands inform her restless creative spirit.

She now takes her creative expertise and keen design eye to step into a new direction:

founder and lead designer of Orchid Mantis studio.