al-Kīmiyā aakemaj embodies the ancient philosophy of “divine adornment,” a mindful and sacred practice of dressing one’s body - the corporeal temple - to honor the divine and access higher knowledge.

Our company designs the highest quality luxury leather handbags and women’s apparel that honors sacred ancient feminine archetypes. Through divine inspiration, our Founder created al-Kīmiyā aakemaj to provide women with sustainable, luxurious and uniquely designed handbags and clothing for women to adorn themselves as an expression of their sacred, feminine power.

Our Story:

Al-kimiya, or al-khīmiya, the Arabic word (الكيمياء or الخيمياء), meaning "the art of alloying metals, alchemy," or ‘divine science.” Aakemaj, a term coined by our Founder and her personal moniker, is the embodiment of “freedom,” “divine power,” and “immortality.”

In 2010, our Founder and CEO began her journey studying and mastering diverse ancient spiritual and archaeological systems to unearth the origins of our civilization. In 2015, she received a Grant from The Puffin Foundation to excavate the historical etymologies of Divine Feminine and Matriarchal Goddess Archetypes as a solution to varying forms of socialized misogyny and sexism in private and public spaces.

Between 2015 - 2025, J.R. has devoted her independent scholarly Grant-funded research to Ancient and Pre-Colonial Matriarchal and Matrifocal Societies. In 2025, she received a Graduate Certification in Applied Mythology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

These pursuits have influenced her career as the Owner of Al-Kīmiyā Aakemaj, a women’s divine feminine apparel company practicing the ancient art of “divine adornment.”

Mission Statement:

To radically empower women through our sacred practice of “divine adornment,” providing the highest quality, divine feminine focused apparel. Our goal is to cultivate a community of women who are connected to their sacred essence, through divinely adorning their bodies. We believe in the power of the sacred, divine feminine, and we are dedicated to helping every woman embrace her true nature and unleash her boundless potential.

Founder and Owner, al-Kīmiyā aakemaj, LLC