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Drop Tapa Earrings

$82.00 NZD

This design by Stone Arrow is inspired by patterns found on the Tapa cloth which is made in several different Pacific Islands. Tapa is a cloth made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree, which is beaten to form a sheet and decorated with traditional symbols.

 

A simple and lightweight design, these are cut from an up-cycled bottle using diamond tools and finished with handmade recycled Sterling Silver hooks.  

 

  • Hook length: 19mm (0.75 in), Earring Length 43mm (1.7 in)
  • Made in-house Recycled Sterling Silver one piece hooks
  • Designed for StoneArrow by Heidi Gilgenberg
  • Glass sources: Green - Jagermeister Schnapps or Wine bottle; Light Blue - Bombay Sapphire Gin; Black - Baileys Irish Cream; Teal - Fromm Winery bottle. 

 

Stone Arrow are a boutique artisan business that create exquisite jewellery inspired by the beautiful nature of Aotearoa New Zealand. Each piece is reimagined with authenticity and purpose, combining the traditional and the innovative whilst using sustainable and repurposed materials. 

 

Available online and in-store at Cable Car Museum, City Gallery Wellington and Wellington Museum. Explore our collection of jewellery, taonga, souvenirs, science-themed gifts and more from across Aotearoa New Zealand.