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Handmade Spring Sprout Silver Earrings

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These earrings are handmade in 98% silver by the Karen hill-tribe silversmiths. The artisan crafted shape of a leaf is cut from a thin silver sheet and gently curved backwards, like a sprouting leaf. The surface is etched on both sides in order to obtain a texture called "Cat Fur"effect. The leaf is hung on a sterling silver hook and moves slightly.

In case we don't have it in stock, we can produce it in about 2 weeks.

The Karen are a group of ethnic peoples who reside primarily in southern and southeastern Burma and in no... Read more...

In case we don't have it in stock, we can produce it in about 2 weeks.

The Karen are a group of ethnic peoples who reside primarily in southern and southeastern Burma and in northern and north-eastern Thailand. Thai and Burmese hill tribes can be traced back to the 12th century when they are said to have originated from Tibet.

With a higher silver content than sterling silver, Karen silver has a weight, bright satin color and feel, all of its own. Every piece is handmade and individual.

By purchasing this product, you contribute directly to maintain and support local arts and crafts in Thailand.

Length 50 mm (including the stem)
Weight: 6,60 g

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Selling through Discovered creates more income for artisans. They can set the price they want to receive for the products themselves. By cutting out all middlemen, artisans receive at least 20% more for their products. This is what we call fairer trade.

Discovered is dedicated to creating positive impact. Not all artisans work alone. Sometimes they work in groups or collectives, are helped by not for profit organizations or work for social businesses. We select our partners to ensure more artisans have work make at least 10% above average wage.

We are committed to crafts. We encourage artisans to make products using traditional crafts and techniques. Making products mainly by hand or with easy accessible tools or common available machines. We believe this is important to keep alive.

We love handmade. We also feel strongly about preserving the world we live in. That’s why we work with our partners & artisans to stimulate using local materials and natural resources, and paying special attention to packaging & shipping.

Nancy R.