The Montgomery News | October 31, 2025
Montgomery Township, NJ — Shivani Popat of Montgomery transitioned from a job as a senior consultant with Deloitte Consulting, representing the Mumbai Metropolitan region, to opening her own business that allows her creativity to flow.
Called Magical Skye, the business specializes in producing one-of-a-kind keepsakes, party favors, and hand-painted greeting cards. She also creates custom orders.
From left: Rashmi Nair of Fully Promoted Princeton, a custom branding company in Skillman, with Shivani Popat of Magical Skye in Belle Mead. Popat's products are available at Fully Promoted in addition to local shops and online.
Photo by Barbara A. Preston
Popat describes her new business as, “It’s a little art venture, where I create hand-painted ceramics and cards, each painted with love, creativity, and a personal touch."
Handcrafted greeting cards by Magical Skye, based in Belle Mead.
Popat was born in India, and earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Mumbai. She also has a diploma from NIIT in computers and computer science, according to LinkedIn. NIIT revolutionized the technology landscape in India by imparting information technology education to non-technical graduates, according to NIIT.com.
Popat is multi-lingual, fully proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, and English. She is skilled in test management, including functional testing for Integration & System Integration Test (SIT).
"At Magical Skye, we believe in the beauty of handmade craftsmanship," Popat said. "Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, a keepsake for yourself, or a special way to send love through a card, we’re here to create something meaningful for you."
Shivani Popat sells her hand-painted ceramic plates. She offers customization as well.
Her watercolor greeting cards and ceramics are displayed at two shops — one in New Brunswick & another in Short Hills. She is looking to expand closer to home.
"I want to try some businesses here in Montgomery, to see if they are ready to rent a spot in their shop. A curated collection of hand-painted greeting cards and ceramics can add unique artistic touch to their offerings," she said.
Customers can also order her products online. Customization is available as well. ■
Learn more about Shivani Popat’s everyday art.
Magical Skye is a proud member of The Montgomery Business Association.
