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This intricate handmade jewelry is made in Thailand from renewable bamboo. The beautiful earrings (above + below) and barrette (immediately below) are made of tiny bamboo strips, woven together into a delicate design by skilled hands.

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The raw material is a specific type of bamboo found only in Northern Thailand. As an added fashion feature – Thai custom states that wearing this auspicious bamboo will bring happiness and prosperity to the wearer.

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Find these items and more at designer Pie Kim’s 8thApril Etsy shop. Most earrings sell for around $27.

Related: more eco fashion on The Alternative Consumer