Discovering new things in and around Melbourne is a big part of what I do on Lady Melbourne- and then blogging about it of course! You might remember that I blogged recently about discovering Origen Imports in South Melbourne and their delightful owner Rose Marie. I had the most amazing day discovering textiles from Thailand, jewellery from Guatemala all the while trying not to look unladylike while I feasted on Turkish delight.
They have a couple of stores around Melbourne and these Ayala Bar earrings are from their Malvern Central boutique. Ayala is an Israeli artist and designer and as far as I know Origen is one of her only stockists in Australia. Her pieces are more often than not one off and you can see why in the details- tiny little silver bumble bees coupled with coins and fabric.
My choice was what you see in the photos below and I believe they are from this collection that I found on her website. I can’t see these exact earrings, so again it goes back to the ‘one-off’ aspect but Rose Marie has a terrific selection in store.
I am so thrilled to have discovered this amazing designer, and that I can buy them from a store here in Melbourne that has a whole lotta heart and soul. The relationships that Origen has with all the suppliers to their stores is authentic and goes to the heart of what they are trying to promote- diversity.
