Sangre del Nopal Beaded Earrings honors the ancient dye of grana de cochinilla, called Nocheztli in Nahuatl—the blood of the cactus.

It symbolized life, sacrifice, and vitality, and it was a pigment used in rituals, codices, and royal garments.

These handcrafted earrings are a tribute to the artisans who transformed color from the cactus plague. The brass detailing mirrors ancient craft, while the handwoven design thrives with life and tradition. A wearable offering to Mexico’s ingenuity and the enduring beauty of creation.

• Handmade boho beaded earrings created with glass beads, brass, and gold-filled ear wires.
• Beads: Czech, Toho
• Stone: Agate, Garnet
• Ear Wires: Gold-filled 
• Frame: Stainless Steel
• Drop Height: 6 in. /15 cm
• Nickel Free
• In stock and ready to ship from Munich, Germany.