Unique and beautiful, these Monarca Drop Earrings are a breathtaking collaboration between two talented artisans. Handcrafted and inspired by monarchs, this pair of earrings signifies tradition, culture, migration, and resilience. Wear this stunning drop design with pride.

These designs are part of a collaboration with Maricela Tapia Martínez, an artisan specializing in laca perfilanda from Pátzcuaro, Michoacán and Lucina Montañez Mota from Dallas, Texas. The laca perfilada pieces were co-designed with Lucina from Motcy. Maricela worked meticulously to bring these designs to life, and Motcy, using wire wrapping techniques, completed the designs in Dallas, TX.

Details

• Elaboration Time:
• Wire Wrapping: 3 hours
• Laca Perfilada: 3-4 days
• Material: Copper,  cubic zirconia, crystals, and natural stones
• Measurements: 4" length, 2.5" width
• Weight: .8 oz
• Metal: Copper
• Technique: Simple wire wrapping technique that simulates seams
• Please Note: Each pair is made by hand and therefore one-of-a-kind.
• Care Instructions: This item should be kept in a dry space when not wearing

About the Design

These designs were made by artist Maricela Tapia Martínez  Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Laca Perfilada is an artisanal art form native to Michoacán; the gold shellac paint is used to create designs by hand on various mediums. Traditionally, the laca perfilada paintings are colorful and designed with local fauna and flora in mind.