Meet The Caimito Party Dangles, named after Frida Kahlo's spider monkey, Caimito de Guayabal. Mexican mythology says monkeys are a symbol of lust, but Frida often portrayed them as protective and tender symbols. In that vein, sport your Caimito's whenever you can to cover all bases. 1. LUST - Attract the Rico (or Rica) Suave of your wildest fantasies 2. PROTECTION - Armor yourself to ward off any evil spirits lurking in your path and 3. TLC - Feel a big squeeze on days when you need an extra dose of amor propio (a.k.a. self love.)
The Caimito earring features 3 square shaped geometric dangle drops, post back closure, repurposed leather and hand-marbled textile throughout. As each earring is hand marbled individually, colors and patterns will vary.
In Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait with Monkeys, the bushy browed beauty is adorned by her three pet spider monkeys BUT only one (Fulang Chung) was a treasured gift from...