Silk Cocoon Hoop Earrings
$99.00
These earrings feature a cluster of hand-dyed silk cocoons suspended from a gold-plated hoop. The grouping highlights the organic shape and natural texture of the cocoons while creating a bold, sculptural form. Available on 4 cm and 6 cm hoops.
Our silk cocoons come through a women-led initiative in Colombia, Opalo Artesanal. The project works with rural women, many of them heads of their households, creating opportunities for economic independence while recognizing the skill, care, and knowledge they bring to their work. Their hands and stewardship are central to the life of this remarkable natural material.
The cocoons themselves begin with careful cultivation. Once harvested, each one is gently cleaned and washed in cold water through a series of rinses that naturally brighten the silk. They are then hand-dyed using natural pigments and textile colours to create their distinctive range of vibrant hues. To strengthen the delicate silk structure and preserve the colour, the cocoons are finished with several layers of ecological varnish, making them both durable and beautifully resilient.
In nature, cocoons are symbols of transformation, quiet spaces where change unfolds and something new emerges. Their delicate structure holds both strength and possibility, reflecting the remarkable work of the women who cultivate and care for them. Lightweight and luminous, each cocoon carries the story of renewal, resilience, and the vibrant beauty that can emerge through patient hands and natural processes.
DETAILS
- Finished with a protective eco-varnish
- 24k gold-plated bronze hoop
- 4cm or 6cm hoop
