Our Founders

With over 13 years of multidisciplinary design experience, Haleema’s work spans theatre, interiors, and furniture. She holds a PGCE in Design and Technology (Secondary Education), and is Health and Safety trained. She has run numerous pottery workshops across the UK and internationally. As an educator and an artist, she explores clay as a form of self-expression, and mindfulness.

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Nayab, a tech guru, certified yoga instructor, and public speaker on growth mindset, has mentored corporate professionals for over 15 years and spoken at global platforms including Pinnacle and Product Tank London. She holds a certificate in trauma awareness, supporting a sensitive and informed approach to wellbeing.

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Together, they founded Mittika in the UK, a limited company delivering wellbeing workshops that use clay for emotional regulation, self-expression and creativity.