I loved photographing these earrings in the late morning light!
When I completed this design, two things came to mind: Frida Kahlo and Morocco. "Frida in Marrakech" is the marriage of two realms I love. I use the term "realm" because Frida Kahlo is a realm--her life and art exude dynamism, passion, and prove too much to be contained by any one thing.
So, all of my Frida Kahlo inspired designs will feature Frida "in", "with", or "and" something or somewhere. I've never been to Morocco, but I've been seduced by the country's art and many aspects of its rich culture--it is definitely a realm of its own.
Here, I present to you Frida in Marrakech. These earrings feature carved red cinnabar flowers and Moroccan-inspired silver etched acrylic drops hung on platinum-over-copper kidney wires. They are medium weight and measure 3 3/8" long and 1 1/8"at their widest point.
By the way, I'm not sure if Frida Kahlo actually spent any time in Morocco, but there is a fabulous guestroom named for her at the Casa Taos in Marrakech. (See it here.) I must go there one day!
I've made two pairs, so these are limited edition.
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