Embroidered Medallion & Chain Earrings

A square of folk embroidery, hung with four chain tassels — the kind of earring that earns a second look.

Statement drop earrings built around a square of hand-embroidered cotton-linen in the multicolor pattern of southern China's festival dress. Four fine chain tassels hang from the corners in a silver tone, so the whole piece moves as you turn your head.

The story

These are taken from the costume language of Yunnan's Miao and Yi villages — the embroidered squares that would have been appliqued onto a festival jacket or a child's hat. We wear them on the ear because the geometry holds up close, and the chain tassel is what tells people it's jewelry and not a button.

What makes it special

• Statement drop — sits at the jawline, draws the eye down
• Hand-embroidered cotton-linen medallion, multicolor pattern
• Four silver-tone chain tassels at the corners, easy to swing
• About 50 g the pair — heavy enough to feel, light enough to wear to dinner

The details

How to wear it

The pair that earns a second look. Reads best against a simple black, cream, or denim top — let the embroidery do the talking. Skip the necklace.

Care

Wipe the metal parts with a dry cloth after wearing. The embroidered face is cotton and will mark if soaked — keep it out of rain and perfume.

Kongshan draws on the craft traditions of southwest China — and says what things are. Pieces are made by partner workshops in southwest China to our specifications, then quality-checked before they ship. Worldwide delivery, a full refund if an item arrives damaged or not as described, and a real person answers your email within a day.