Girasoles Earrings
DESCRIPTION
Recycled 925 sterling silver + 3 microns of 24k gold plating. Handcrafted using the lost wax technique. Each piece is unique, handcrafted and made to order.
Made in Asturias.
Shine, sunflower, in your golden splendor. You are the sun made flower, symbol of faith and love.
This first collection is born from folktales and legends—stories passed down orally for thousands of years. Transformed over time, these narratives have shaped the childhoods of many generations, leaving a lasting imprint on our collective imagination.
Material: Recycled Sterling Silver + 3 microns of 24k gold plating
Dimensions: 3.5cm
Weight: 10g
Care: (Silver) Occasionally, immerse your jewelry in warm soapy water for a few minutes and use a soft-bristled brush to remove any dirt. Then, place it on an absorbent cloth, ensuring it is completely dry.
(Gold plating) While vermeil jewelry is more affordable than solid gold, it is also more delicate and requires special care. To preserve the golden color of your vermeil jewelry, follow our care instructions.
CARE
Garments: Professional cleaning. Do not use bleach. Dry in the shade. Spot clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Jewelry: Avoid contact with water.
SIZE & FIT
SHIPMENT & EXCHANGES
Please bear in mind our brands are located all over the world. So shipment & return policies will differ.
Since some pieces are made to order, please allow 20 days for your order to be shipped.
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All purchases are final unless there are product defects.
IMAGE SOURCES
ABOUT RAXADA PROJECT
An archival image of the women from Asturia harvesting seaweed by the coast. They’ve had a crucial role in shaping & sustaining the industry. A beautiful technique that is becoming extinct is dyeing nets & fabrics with seaweed. My desire is to revive methodologies related to my cultural roots.
The women invented a special technique of knitting fish nets and we have been exploring how to transform their technique into beautiful garments.
Another intention of this project is to explore how to blend different sustainable fabrics such as silk with linen, recycled bamboo, recycled nylon and upcycled antique curtains.
Mythological tales share a glimpse of Asturia’s ethos and the humanity of our ancestors. We draw inspirations from how our ancient legends dress, as a way to connect with their spirits.
The creative process of each piece also involves the collaboration between young artists and artisans (some that even in their 80s and have been doing this since they were young). We try to provide a contemporary context for artisans to keep practicing their craft.
