Zozo Huval ,founder and lead visionary of Gombo Atelier,

is a multi-disciplinary creative based in Lafayette, Louisiana

that blends contemporary design and folk artistry to create vessels of meaning, reflection, and storytelling. Although Zozo is most known for their home-grown okra jewelry, their creativity spans multiple disciplines and styles in order to facilitate the production of one-of-a-kind pieces of personal adornment. Whether through jewelry or textiles,

Zozo reimagines self-expression by transforming art into a living, wearable legacy.