Yayoi Forest is a New York City based jewelry brand in which Yayoi Inada expresses her stories and experiences through hand etching and detailed wax carving. Inspired by the beauty of nature in both Kyoto and Osaka Japan, Yayoi Forest is characterized by organic shapes and whimsy. Yayoi believes that her jewelry should be worn as a lucky charm. She often uses birds in flight or the tree of life to symbolize hope and happiness to the people that wear her jewelry.