Abaniko
Inspired by the craftsmanship of the Abaniko, these earrings speak to the art of everyday staples.
In the time of Spanish colonial rule, the Abaniko had become a mainstay of women’s attire, commonly paired with the Filipiniana dress. It was an expensive object at first, made of materials like lace or pineapple silk and exquisite woods from native trees. Hand-woven, cut, and scrolled, each Abaniko is then adorned with brass and traditionally finished with a delicate silk tassel.
Abaniko's also allowed women a way to communicate discretely... women began to form their own secret codes, cleverly using the Abaniko to express the words and emotions they had originally suppressed. This form of body language was commonly used to attract potential suitors! 😉
Handmade in .925 Sterling Silver, these earrings are one of a kind!
