Flamingo Hand Carved Statement Totumo Earrings

Make a bold statement with these handcrafted Flamingo Earrings, a striking piece of sustainable luxury jewellery inspired by tropical landscapes and Colombian heritage. Featuring two mirrored pink flamingos layered over intricately cut tropical leaves crafted from natural fabric, this design blends vibrant colour, organic texture and artisan craftsmanship.

Lightweight yet impactful, these earrings deliver high-end statement style without the heaviness of traditional metal jewellery — perfect for special occasions, holidays, weddings or elevating everyday outfits.

Each pair is meticulously handcrafted from totumo (dried calabash shell), a natural plant-based material traditionally used in Colombian artisan craft. The shells are carefully boiled, sun-dried, hand-carved and polished before being delicately hand-painted using water-based paints.

Often described as hand-carved calabash shell art, this technique transforms a humble natural material into refined, wearable art. The layered construction and intricate cutwork create depth and movement, showcasing true craftsmanship in every detail.

Handmade by Indigenous artisans in Colombia, using skills passed down through generations, these earrings preserve cultural heritage while supporting traditional communities.

Crafted using plant-based materials, natural fabric backing and low-impact processes, they offer a vegan, eco-friendly alternative to conventional statement jewellery.

This is slow fashion at its finest — designed to be treasured, not trend-led.

• Size:
  Medium: L 5 cm x W 3.5cm x D 0.3cm
  Large: L 9 cm x W 6 cm x D 0.3cm
• Materials: 65% hand-carved totumo (dried calabash shell), 35% natural fabric backing
• Closure: Stainless steel backing
• Lightweight statement earrings
• Vegan and sustainable materials
• Presented in luxury gift box

• Avoid contact with water and perfumes
• Store in a dry place
• Handle gently to protect the hand-painted finish

These are not mass-produced fashion earrings. They are handcrafted, ethically made pieces of wearable art that celebrate nature, culture and sustainability. The intricate carving, hand-painting and layered design reflect hours of skilled craftsmanship

Perfect for lovers of tropical jewellery, colourful statement earrings, sustainable fashion, artisan handmade accessories and ethical luxury.

Please note: Due to the natural materials and handmade process, each pair is beautifully unique — no two are exactly alike.

Source: Paguro Upcycle

Brand: Paguro Upcycle focuses on making the finest upcycled products, with quality craftsmanship and contemporary design. Yen, the founder, shocked with the fast fashion industry and amazed with the creativity of recycled and upcycled products decided to find designers with their won sustainable mission and share their brilliant products. Paguro shows what can be achieved with reclaimed and repurposed materials creating quality, individual and sustainable products.

Fair Trade: The products are produced in a social enterprise in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the UK. Paguro Upcycle helps craftsmen from Asia and the UK make a profit to live a good life and visit the suppliers in Asia once a year.

Environmentally Friendly: All Paguro Upcycle products are made from recycled and upcycled materials that would otherwise have gone to a landfill or would have been incinerated.

Vegan: Paguro Upcycle is a PETA-Approved vegan.

Good Cause: Through the years they have supported donating a portion of their profits to these charities: CARE International UK, Transforming Lives for Good and Plastic Oceans.