Meet Ying: The Co-Founder of Momiji 

Here at Retykle, we were able to sit down with the co-founder of Momiji Furniture, Ying, to learn a bit more about her rattan furniture business. Not only is it sustainable, but the furniture completely transforms your tyke's rooms! You can see some of the amazing furniture at our free Holiday Photoshoot, so don't forget to sign up here

1) Hi, tell us a bit about yourself! 

Hello! My name is Ying and I run a rattan furniture store in Singapore! We design rattan furniture and toys which are handmade by local craftsmen communities in Indonesia. I have three beautiful children, aged 6, 4 and 1.

2) What got you into the furniture business, and what does it mean to you?

Back when I was a new mom, we accumulated plenty of toys and furniture made of synthetic materials that didn’t last long. As a stay at home mom back then where resources were tight, it made me realize how much wastage (financially and environmentally) was consumed in this entire process and that was what encouraged me to look into sustainable furniture for our children.

We brought our kids along with us on our first trip to visit the craftsmen in Indonesia and were blown away by their dedication to their art. It was on this trip that we decided to take the plunge and start Momiji Kids!

3) What are some of your top tips for furnishing a child's bedroom?

• Choose versatile and multi functional furniture to prevent clutter and maximise space.

• Add warmth and cosiness to the room with natural materials like rattan, timber and include soft furnishings such as cushions or rugs.

• Inject character and style into the room eg by displaying their keepsakes and artworks. 

4) What role does sustainability play in Momiji?

Here at Momiji Kids, sustainability is a principle that we hold close to our hearts, hence why we’ve been working closely with sustainable materials like rattan and strive for ethically made products with our craftsmen over in Indonesia!

5) How can one sustainably source or use furniture in their home? 

I think that as a consumer, knowing who makes your products/where they are made is one of the first steps. Buying second hand furniture is a sustainable way to shop for your home. Or up-cycling older pieces of furniture or repurposing a hand-me-down is a great way to breathe new life into good furniture so that they will last you for many more years to come.

You can find all of Momiji's furniture on their website here