{"product_id":"us117-21333-blue-rubber-tree-leaf-button-earrings-from-thailand-tea-garden-in-purple","title":"Blue Rubber Tree Leaf Button Earrings from Thailand 'Tea Garden in Purple'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us117-21333\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Born in northern Thailand in 1949, Danai Leosawathiphong trained as an engineer at Leeds University before returning home with his wife, Ilkay, a polymer scientist. Together they transformed scientific experimentation into artistry, pioneering a process of electro-forming natural flowers and plants into lasting works of jewelry. What began with late-night trials in makeshift laboratories became a celebrated workshop where the delicate beauty of orchids, leaves, and blossoms is preserved in copper and finished in precious metals. From the outset, Danai prioritized environmental responsibility and social impact, recycling materials and offering meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women in his community. Today, his creations are admired worldwide for capturing the ephemeral grace of nature in wearable form. Each piece reflects his belief that flowers never go out of fashion, offering jewelry that blends science, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty while preserving the fragile details of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: These 'Tea Garden in Purple' by Independent Artisans are a beautiful pair of button earrings. Designed by Danai, the wonderful button earrings let you wear a little piece of nature on your ears. To create the earrings, Thai artisans use real leaves from the rubber tree, a plant native to South Asia. Dyed light purple, the translucent leaves are coated in glossy resin and finished with stainless steel posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: These earrings are crafted from rubber tree leaf and stainless steel with a high-polish finish. They feature post earrings and measure 0.7 inches L x 0.6 inches W.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danai Leosawathiphong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449532481874,"sku":"us117-21333","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/image_84f3cf8d-e9bb-4f97-abf3-64a9e8a003a3.jpg?v=1757091940","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us117-21333-blue-rubber-tree-leaf-button-earrings-from-thailand-tea-garden-in-purple","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}