These earrings are handmade by artists of the Hmong ethnic group who have traditionally lived in China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Hmong silver style is very distinctive and the metal itself is known for being an alloy of silver, copper, and nickel. It is often raw in nature, showing impurities, and doesn’t hide unrefined techniques. We love this.

It is a common belief amongst the Hmong people that silver accessories have spirits.