With over 3,642 butterfly species found in Colombia (the world's largest variety) it was high time to add them to our line. It truly is a mariposa paradise! Around the world, butterflies have functional and spiritual significance. Physically, they play a fundamental role in pollination and feeding other animals. Symbolically, Garden with Wings writes, they signify "spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope, and life. The magnificent, yet short life of the butterfly closely mirrors the process of spiritual transformation and serves to remind us that life is short." Hand woven by indigenous Embera Chami artisans, these seed bead earrings represent a piece of Colombian culture, fusing modern designs with ancient tribal craftsmanship. To the Embera, butterflies are a good omen. Each pair features beautiful bead detailing in a unique FOSTERIE exclusive small batch pattern. Materials: Seed beads Size: Approximately 2.5 inches wide, 2 inches long from post Ashleigh notes: White butterflies are a rare and striking sight, representing purity, spiritual transformation and communication, good luck, abundance, and peace. They may symbolize a spiritual rebirth, a visit from an angel, a new start and chance to consider the world through a lens of more innocence.