Handmade Ñanduti Earrings

Ñanduti (nyanhn-duh-tee) : Guarani language word that translates to spider web. Ñanduti is a fine traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace. This lace is made on a stretched piece of fabric attached to a wooden frame. Artisans begin their work with a spoke-like structure of foundation threads upon which many patterns that resemble various wild flowers animals, and other shapes inspired by nature are carefully embroidered. The original structure looks like a spider web, which explains the origin of its name in Paraguay's native language Guarani.