Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Blogshop Reblog Ep. 4 - Lorelei Dreamcatcher


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RM45.00
Hoop Diameter: 7cm
Wrapping: Faux leather; Blue
Feathers: 5-inch peacock eyes; Natural [x2]
Weaving: Fully beaded; Soft blue, sea green, peach pink tube beads with pearl sheen
Additional: 4-inch string of real turquoise, red coral and lapis lazuli gemstones, trailing beneath an antique cream crochet lace bow. 
Charms: Mermaid [x1]; Pewter; Attached to gemstone chain 
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In folklore, sirens were beautiful maidens who lured nearby sailors with their mesmerizing melodies, causing them to shipwreck on the rocks. Later mythology portrayed sirens as more mermaid-like. One of German poet Heine's
 most famous poems features a siren-esque character named Lorelei.

While the origin stories of mermaids appear to be quite dark, these fascinating mythological creatures are popular in many cultures around the world. In current times, no mermaid is more iconic than Disney's impetuous redheaded sea princess. Watching the show growing up, Ariel's seashell bikini free spirit is what comes to mind when I think of mermaids. Ariel, and Zoras from the Legend of Zelda. But that's another story.

The colors in the Lorelei dreamcatcher were inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the island of Curaçao. Its location boasts pristine turquoise waters and coral reefs under an azure sky, and would be, no doubt, a stunning underwater paradise fit for a mermaid kingdom. Accentuating this piece is a 4-inch string of real turquoise, red coral, lapis lazuli gemstones, and a single pewter mermaid charm, which trails beneath an antique cream crochet lace bow. A pair of gorgeous peacock feathers dangle from the hoop on either side of the gemstone chain. 

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This dreamcatcher can be a pendant for a long necklace, a rearview mirror mobile for your car, or hung up on your wall or window. Simply attach to a chain necklace, cord, or tie to a little suction cup, and you're ready to rock your dreamcatcher - any way you like!


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