Meet Marawa: The Hula-Hooping Performer Behind Our New Heirloom Ring
How does one live up to a stage name like “Marawa the Amazing”? Why, by embodying every aspect of the term, of course. Meet Marawa Ibrahim, the world record-holding hula hooper, performer, professional roller skater, ultimate multi-hyphenate and our latest collaborator.
On the world record part: She happens to hold 12 of them, including being the only person to spin 200 hoops at once (please see the wonderful world of Marawa Youtube if you’re looking for evidence). If that wasn’t impressive enough, when Marawa’s not in her sparkling high heel roller skates, she’s charting her own path to celebrate and empower women. As the author of The Girl Guide, a transparent introduction to puberty for young people, and creator of Marawa’s Majorettes, her international performance troupe, she’s an inspiring and honest example of women supporting women—and therefore someone we’ve long wanted to collaborate with.
The opportunity to do so became that much more obvious when we finally got Marawa on a Zoom. Her bright and charismatic nature exudes a cool confidence that manifests in the form of her inimitable style—neon, pastels, oversized sunnies, glitter and gold with a hint of old Hollywood glamor. So, it only made sense that she reimagined a Mejuri Icon. The result? The Marawa Heirloom Ring: a big ring with an even bigger personality.
Picked by Marawa for its meaning, prasiolite is said to awaken the heart to the frequency of love and compassion. It’s known to amplify energy and it opens the crown and third eye chakras to stimulate inner vision, connection and communication. This is one AAA-grade gemstone that makes a bold statement that, in turn, encourages self-expression. Take a page from Marawa’s book and practice your own, Hollywood home not included.
SHOP HEIRLOOM
Photographer: Amy Harrity
DOP: Dominic Haydn Rawle
Wardrobe Stylist: Michelle Tomaszewski
Hair: Mitchell Cantrell
Makeup: Tami El Sombati