The ropey texture and rounded cinches of these hoop earrings mimic tofu skin, which is made from boiling soy milk and collecting and drying the film that forms on its surface.
The Tofu Skin Hoops part of our Water Banquet series of jewelry inspired by culinary delicacies. The tradition of the water banquet is a series of cold and warm dishes cooked in various broths and sauces and presented in a sequence that flows like water, credited as having started during Chinese Empress Wu Zetian’s rule during the 7th century AD.
- Available in ultra-shiny recycled brass or sterling silver
- 14k gold-filled or sterling silver earring posts and backings
- Measures 1.3" long and 1" wide
- Hollowed back for extremely lightweight wear
Handcrafted in New York with love, the Tofu Skin Hoops were originally carved in wax, then cast in metal and polished by hand.
Each piece is handmade to order and will take an average 7-14 business days to arrive to you.
