This pair of earrings is possibly my favourite, as it depicts the heart-shaped leaf of the basswood tree. All my flora earrings are carved in the beautiful wood of this native Ontario tree, and so I was happy for the chance to carve its leaf, with serrated edges, round silhouette, and parallel veining.
Carved by hand with a gouge and chisel in North American basswood, the earrings are extremely lightweight, and each leaf is entirely unique. The hand-rubbed finish is non-toxic.
About the tree:
American linden wood, basswood, Tilia Americana: this tree is found in eastern North America, from Manitoba to New Brunswick in Canada, and all the way down to South Carolina in the States. In Ontario, it's mostly found in the south and centre of the province.
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