- Colorful hoop earrings
- Measures 2” long
- Lead and nickel free posts
- Each is slightly different
- Sustainably handmade by women artisans in India
Beauty isn't perfect; it’s authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand, where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: An open, hand-shaped hoop wound edge to edge in strands of multicolor thread, punctuated with small faceted gold-tone metal beads along its length.
size: Measures 2" long.
material: Multicolor cotton/rayon thread wrapped over a hoop frame, with gold-tone metal beads and lead- and nickel-free posts.
features: Open hoop silhouette, hand-wrapped multicolor thread, faceted gold-tone bead accents, lightweight, lead- and nickel-free posts
care: Keep away from water, perfume and lotion, and store flat to protect the wrapped thread from fraying.
disclaimer: Because the thread is wound by hand, color placement and bead spacing vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
Thread-wrapped jewelry has long been made across India as an accessible, colorful alternative to solid metalwork, letting artisans introduce bold multicolor pattern into a simple hoop form using needle, thread and a steady hand rather than a kiln or forge.
The rainbow palette on this hoop follows a tradition common to Indian textile and accessory crafts, where offcut and mixed threads are layered in bands rather than a single flat color, so the finished piece reads as woven and textured up close, and as a single vibrant hoop from a distance.
Pairing thread with small metal beads is a familiar way of dressing up an otherwise plain hoop frame, adding glint and structure to the softness of the wrapped thread without requiring cast or engraved metalwork.
Each hoop starts as a plain metal frame, which an artisan wraps by hand with lengths of colored thread, working in tight, even coils so the wire underneath disappears completely. Small gold-tone beads are threaded on and anchored into the coil at intervals as the wrapping progresses, and the thread ends are tucked and secured by hand rather than machine-finished, which is why no two hoops wrap identically.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand thread-wrapped hoop
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a lightweight pop of color for everyday wear
- Wear It With: Wear with solid-color tops or simple silhouettes so the multicolor thread stands out
- Purpose: Everyday wear, adding color to a simple outfit, gifting
- Metal: Gold-tone metal beads and findings
Questions & Answers
How long are these earrings?
They measure 2 inches long, a lightweight open hoop that sits below the earlobe.
Are they safe for sensitive ears?
Yes, the posts are lead- and nickel-free.
Will the colors match the photo exactly?
Close, but not identical. Each hoop is wrapped by hand, so thread color placement and bead spacing vary slightly piece to piece.
How should I care for the thread wrap?
Keep them away from water, perfume, and lotion, and store them flat so the wrapped thread doesn't fray or loosen.
Who makes these earrings?
They're handmade by women artisans in India, who are paid fair wages for their work.
