Rescued Wood
Wildfire-affected acacia and walnut, and sustainably sourced bamboo, are repurposed into serving pieces and functional artwork.
Nature · Art · A story worth keeping
Meet Akkshata Kulkarnii - AK
A resin and floral artist based in San Jose, California, AK works at the meeting point of science, nature and art. Surrounded by the coastline, redwood forests and rolling hills, she developed a keen eye for the intricate details and vibrant colors found all around her - and a way of preserving them that lasts.
In the studio
A delicate dance of planning & spontaneity
Entranced by the fluidity and translucency of resin, AK works between careful composition and the fluid nature of the medium - embracing the unexpected. She extracts her own pigments from locally grown flowers and encapsulates dried blooms and seashells to bring each piece to life.
As an environmentalist and horticultural scientist, her art is a reminder of the fragile beauty of our planet - each piece made sustainably.
- AK
Shop AK's workOur story
Why I created TalkingThymme
Art has always been my sanctuary - a realm where imagination knows no bounds. Leaving my country and home behind to pursue my Master of Science in Horticulture was challenging, and left me feeling misaligned with my purpose.
As an immigrant on a work visa, I couldn't simply pursue art. I worked as a Research Scientist, then moved into tech as a marketer, all while hustling my then no-name business of paintings, greeting cards and beaded jewelry - building the resources for my resin art.
TalkingThymme was born in my darkest and toughest times, with a sole purpose: to create a pathway and generate employment for women - especially immigrants - to carve a creative path that isn't just a hobby, but good enough to pay the bills and build a better life for their families.
The name
TalkingThymme: the most organic way of using my Time - Thyme - in creating sustainable art that Talks, timelessly. I believe art has the capacity to spark positive change. Be bold, be daring, and be unapologetically, authentically YOU.
Kindest regards,
AK
Our materials
Made thoughtfully. Waste less. Keep more.
Sustainability is built into how each piece is made - from the wood to the smallest leftover petal.
Real Botanicals
Locally grown field flowers and wildflowers are preserved - never artificial - and become permanent parts of the artwork.
Creative Reuse
Small petals and floral remnants from larger pieces become earrings, cards and wax seals instead of waste.
1,200+
Pieces handmade
300+
Brides helped
2017
TalkingThymme founded
Women-led
Immigrant makers