Banana Earrings

The Story:

The legend of the banana is a tale of forbidden love. Young Juana fell in love with Aging despite her parents forbidding her from consorting with men. Upon finding Aging in their home, Juana's father slashed at him with his bolo and severed his arm. Juana later buried the arm, and on its grave a curious hand-shaped fruit grew.

The Fruits of the Philippines is a collection of popular Filipino fruits, including mango, guava, makopa, and more! Each little fruit is inspired by traditional folktales about each fruit’s origin. Read them here.

Each piece is handwoven by yours truly using tiny glass beads. It took me nearly 6 months to perfect each fruit, as I really wanted to get the proportions of our native fruits just right. This collection is a labor of love, and my way of sharing Filipino stories with the world.

Size: Drops 2 cm

Materials: Glass seed beads, waxed thread, stainless steel earring studs or hoops. Stainless steel findings make these safe for sensitive ears.

This item ships out September 20. If you need your order sooner, please get in touch and refer to the FAQ for more info.