Blue Banded Bee
Wonder from down under, the magnificent bee gets its name owing to the turquoise bands that run across their abdomen. Attracted to blue and purple flowers, they grab on to the blooms, fluttering their cellophane-like wings, and dislodge the pollen that helps contribute to 30% of crops in Australia!
About the Artist
Based out of Delhi and Arizona, founders & sisters, Dhruti and Seema design and head this women-owned embroidery atelier. These handcrafted pins are little pieces of art with up to thirty techniques and materials used on a single small pin. Their small batch workshop follows ethical fair trade practices and offers artisans above the age of 18 fair wages, healthcare benefits, a safe and happy working environment, and the ability to keep alive the intricate luneville needlework technique that has been in the artisans' families for generations.
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Slight variation in embroidery, size, shape, and color is part of the handmade craft and are celebrated as a mark of being made by hand.
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