Copper Branch of Leaves Long Bar Earrings by Platypus Max

Handmade by Rachel Summers of Platypus Max in Lexington, Massachusetts.

These gorgeous, rustic leather bar earrings are made from upcycled leather, and feature a rustic dark copper over a simple branch of pressed small leaves, respectfully capturing the beauty and essence of nature.

Handcrafted from natural biodegradable vegetable tanned leather, these earrings are amazingly lightweight and comfortable to wear! Earring findings are made of hypoallergenic nickel-free metal.

Leather piece is approximately 2.25" long x 0.5" wide. Overall length is approximately 2.75" long.

Because this item is handmade, it will vary slightly from the image shown.

All pieces are designed and created by Rachel Summers.

A reverence for nature and eco-friendly practices are central to my philosophy. That is, to keep the carbon footprint of everything I create as low as possible, with minimal trash output, non-toxic materials and nature-focused designs. This means that my core materials are sourced as either pre-consumer waste scraps or small off-cuts to maximize material use, ethical practices, and without the use of new plastic materials.

Leather is one of my favorite materials, and I use it to make barrettes, earrings and other accessories. It is a wonderful natural, biodegradable material to work with as it holds impressions in a range of colors and textures. This allows me to create beautiful, functional pieces that capture natural impressions of various plants and other natural elements. I like to work with simple tools including handmade stamps, a hammer, a mechanical press, a sharp knife, rivets, dyes and paints. Embossed patterns are either hand-tooled or created by pressing plants or other natural textures and found objects into wet un-dyed leather.

Find more work from Platypus Max here.