Hediyeh Nikbakht Founder | Cultural Weaver | Story Carrier

Hedi Nikbakht is the founder and creative force behind Kinship Station. Born in Tehran and shaped by a life of meaningful travel and connection, she is a storyteller, curator, and cultural bridge.

With years of experience working closely with artisan and indigenous communities, Hedi has cultivated a deep respect for craftsmanship and the power of handmade objects to carry memory. Her work is guided by the belief that each piece holds more than form—it holds story, soul, and intention.

Through Kinship Station, she offers a space where heritage and modernity meet. A place where beauty is slow, sacred, and rooted in care. Each curated object is an invitation to connect—with self, with culture, with the unseen.

For Hedi, creating is a devotional act—one that honors the past, lives fully in the present, and opens the door to what’s possible.

 

Our Vision and Missions:

Kinship Station is more than a store — it is a living archive, a gathering place, and a tribute to the soul of craftsmanship. Rooted in reverence for timeless design, ethical sourcing, and the sacred spirit of artisan communities across the globe, Kinship Station offers a curated collection of one-of-a-kind handmade objects. Each piece carries the imprint of human hands, ancient knowledge, and cultural legacy.

Our collections are thoughtfully sourced from both local creators in Los Angeles and artisan partners around the world. Whether vintage or contemporary, ceremonial or functional, each item is selected for its integrity, story, and ability to bring depth and resonance to modern living spaces.

We believe craftsmanship is culture — a form of continuity and care that transcends time. In an age of disposability and mass production, Kinship Station is committed to preserving the voices and skills of makers who carry generational wisdom. We honor the labor, beauty, and intention behind every creation, treating each object not just as a product, but as a keeper of history and a vessel of connection.

Our mission is to support livelihoods, sustain endangered traditions, and celebrate the quiet power of beauty made slowly, with love. With every item we offer, we invite our community to deepen their connection to the things they bring into their lives — not just for how they look, but for what they mean.

Kinship Station is a journey through time and space — a bridge between cultures, an offering of kinship, and a place to remember that meaning and beauty are inseparable.