Two women standing on a sandy desert walkway at sunset, with illuminated stone structures and a palm tree in the background. The woman on the right wears a cream blouse and a long dark brown skirt, while the woman on the left wears a black long-sleeve top, a striped shirt underlayer, and light blue jeans.

About Us

We are two sisters, Shayda and Delara. Born and raised in London (England) and proudly Persian, we now live in Dubai; a place we are proud to call home. Our dream was always to start a business together - something which combines our passions and experiences to create something beautiful and grounding.

Shayda - I began my career as a City lawyer in London, spending fifteen years in a world defined by rigour and intensity. Later, during a period of personal difficulty, I began exploring therapies and complementary healing, and crystals were one of the things I came across along the way. Holding something formed by nature, something ancient and steady, offered a small, quiet sense of grounding. Around the same time, returning to pen and paper (journaling, writing, thinking slowly) became a daily ritual of clarity and calm.

Delara - Art and creativity has been my language for as long as I can remember - a way to process the world around me, express myself and to shape beauty from the everyday. I've often found moments of mindfulness through journaling; something which has become one of my anchors - a space to mind dump, to untangle thoughts and to ease the weight of overwhelm. I've channelled my creative energy into designing products which I hope inspire connection.

Together, we bring these two worlds into harmony: thoughtful design and nature’s quiet power, to bring you Rock Paper Scissors.

About Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors was born out of a love of stationery, a desire to live meaningfully and to find connection, both to ourselves and the world around us.

In an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, our ethos is rooted in going back to basics. Our notebooks are intentionally simple, beautifully designed and made to encourage slower, more meaningful moments. They invite you back to the grounding ritual of putting pen to paper. 

Our crystals are chosen for their natural beauty and the qualities they’re traditionally known for. They are nature’s own creations, often formed over millions of years, reminding us that our energy needs nurturing, realigning and cleansing. They are a tool to help us look inward, reconnect and receive the guidance or inspiration we crave. 

The process of bringing Rock Paper Scissors to life has been a labour of love from day one. Every step has been ours, from the designs to the logistics, from building the website to creating content. We have poured our heart and soul into every aspect of the journey, and we continue to learn and grow along the way. 

Rock Paper Scissors is our invitation to you - to put pen to paper, stone to hand and add beauty, meaning and connection into your life.