Treasures of South East Asia
Born from an adventurous spirit, Forbidden Hill creates bold, contemporary treasures with a South East Asian twist.
East-meets-West
With a distinctive East-meets-West aesthetic, our signature customisable Silk Jewellery collections — including bangles, cuffs, earrings and pendants with dozens of interchangeable silk colours — offer versatile styling to match any outfit, while our customisable Gemstone Earring collections feature interchangeable gems.
Our pieces are meticulously designed with modern sophistication, using novel forms and materials, while drawing inspiration from the vibrancy of South East Asia. Bringing together a fine blend of craftsmanship and cultural storytelling, our jewellery pieces hint at the rich tapestry of the region, while offering a contemporary chic that can be styled your way.
Dedication to Craftsmanship
Our creations are designed in our historic shophouse in Singapore and are then brought to life with the highest standards of workmanship by carefully-selected jewellery and lacquer artisans in South East Asia.
From our jewellery to our lacquerware, every creation is lovingly refined and perfected, with a passionate attention to detail. Melding the past and present of South East Asia with contemporary design, our collections are objects of beauty that celebrate the cultures and craftsmanship of this diverse region.
Behind the Name
Seven hundred years ago, before it was even a colonial port, the thriving maritime kingdom of Singapura connected India and Arabia in the West and China in the East. The island brought together merchants and explorers from all over the world to South East Asia, in search of precious metals, silks, ceramics, jewellery, perfumes and spices. It was a time of adventure, an era of burgeoning mercantile and cultural exchange, with Singapore as a vibrant crossroad on the Silk Road of the Sea.
The name Forbidden Hill comes from the English translation of Bukit Larangan, a hill which was once the centre of Ancient Singapore and the residence of its mighty rulers. At today’s Forbidden Hill, we follow in the footsteps of the artisans that lived on the royal grounds of the Hill. With the same spirit of adventure and ingenuity of that bold era, we blend inspiration from the cultures and craft traditions of South East Asia with contemporary interpretations of style and material.
Our Collections
