These intricate filigree earrings were handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico, and are from a small town in a municipality called Tehuantepec.The traditional garb of this region consistsof heavily embroidered garments accessorized with large amounts of gold jewelry....often goldfiligreeearrings like these! Frida Kahlo, the famous Mexican painter, was my inspiration for going to Oaxaca. Duringher lifetime sheadopted the traditional Tehuana attireas a means of showing hersolidarity with the strong women of thismatriarchalZapotecsociety. I was pleased to find pieces that wererepresentative of what she mayhave worn.These earrings were created by the hands of older artisanssince many of the young people in the pueblo don't have interest in learning this art. They are brilliant in every respect.
- 3.75” L x 2” W
- Latch hook pierced backs
- Hand filigree work, Bathed in Gold to create thebright traditional finish, bead detail, Frida Kahlo enamel image
- Handcrafted in a small community called Juchitanin the State of Oaxaca, Mexico
** Of the extrapictures one is of the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the center of Oaxaca City (the city were I curated these amazing earrings).The second is of the pedestrian walking street in the charming "el centro" of Oaxaca City. Love travel.
