Designers Bio

Designer

May Joy

Founder & Maternity Fashion Designer
Kerala’s Pioneer in Stylish, Comfortable Motherhood

“Being a mother is beautiful. My passion? Helping moms celebrate it with clothes that bring happiness, confidence, and peace—for you and baby”

From Fashion Faculty to
Maternity Trailblazer

May Joy is synonymous with maternity fashion. As South India's only dedicated maternity brand and one of India's few homegrown labels, Ziva is revolutionising the way expecting and nursing mothers dress. A professional designer with a passion for colours and comfort, May blends high fashion with functionality using breathable natural fabrics. Her structural, sophisticated pieces work from pregnancy through postpartum—classic with an edge.

Her Journey:

  • ✨ Taught fashion design at Kitex Institute before launching Ziva in 2012
  • ✨ Started with few sewing machines, now 30+ stores across South India
  • ✨ Conducted 2-year research measuring 1,000+ pregnant women for perfect sizing
  • ✨ Awards: Best Fashion Event Maker (2017, Inspire Media) | Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (2018, Business Deepika)

Social Impact
Entrepreneur

May empowers women through jobs and training. Featured in leading newspapers and lifestyle magazines, she dreams of global showrooms celebrating every mom's unique style.

“Ziva isn’t just clothing—it’s your confident, stylish motherhood companion.”