Black Mother-of-Pearl Earrings "Magwayen"

Magwayen is revered in Philippine folklore as the goddess of the sea and the underworld beneath the waves. She is a figure of both nurture and power, capable of great benevolence and fearsome storms.

The design draws from the rich tapestry of stories surrounding Magwayen:

• The teardrop shape represents Magwayen's tears, said to form pearls when they touch the sea
• Cross-stitching flower patterns echo the ocean plants and flowers under Magwayen's protection
• The play of light on the black mother of pearl surface evokes Magwayen's power to control the seas' moods

MATERIALS: 

• Black Mother-of-Pearl
• Threads: DMC 100% Cotton
• Hook, Pin or Clip: Sterling Silver

Hand-stitched petit-point cross-stitching

*For reasons of hygiene, earrings are considered non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.