Minnette - Antique brooch - Gold-plated silver hairpin with semi-precious stones
All prices are in USD.
size: 10 cm x 3 cm; weight: 13 grams; repurposed gold plated silver hairpin with glass stones and semi-precious stones; ~19th century; 570-word short story
In 1948, Minnette attended a party at the Convent Garden in London. While many were vying for the attention of the exotic and talented architect, there was only one man she wanted to meet: Le Corbusier.
Minnette’s story is inspired by the Sri Lankan modernist architect Minnette de Silva (1918-1998). Handmade in Sri Lanka, ‘Minnette’ is a stunning brooch that has been re-purposed from a 19th-century hairpin. ‘Minnette’ can jazz up a jacket, blouse, or dress. Add ‘Minnette’ to your personal collection or buy her as a gift to get the full story of a love affair between two world-class architects.
’Minnette’ is a pre-loved item with imperfections. Please read Parampara’s Value Statement on how your purchase can make a difference in sustainable consumption and the preservation of cultures.
All prices are in USD.
size: 10 cm x 3 cm; weight: 13 grams; repurposed gold plated silver hairpin with glass stones and semi-precious stones; ~19th century; 570-word short story
In 1948, Minnette attended a party at the Convent Garden in London. While many were vying for the attention of the exotic and talented architect, there was only one man she wanted to meet: Le Corbusier.
Minnette’s story is inspired by the Sri Lankan modernist architect Minnette de Silva (1918-1998). Handmade in Sri Lanka, ‘Minnette’ is a stunning brooch that has been re-purposed from a 19th-century hairpin. ‘Minnette’ can jazz up a jacket, blouse, or dress. Add ‘Minnette’ to your personal collection or buy her as a gift to get the full story of a love affair between two world-class architects.
’Minnette’ is a pre-loved item with imperfections. Please read Parampara’s Value Statement on how your purchase can make a difference in sustainable consumption and the preservation of cultures.
All prices are in USD.
size: 10 cm x 3 cm; weight: 13 grams; repurposed gold plated silver hairpin with glass stones and semi-precious stones; ~19th century; 570-word short story
In 1948, Minnette attended a party at the Convent Garden in London. While many were vying for the attention of the exotic and talented architect, there was only one man she wanted to meet: Le Corbusier.
Minnette’s story is inspired by the Sri Lankan modernist architect Minnette de Silva (1918-1998). Handmade in Sri Lanka, ‘Minnette’ is a stunning brooch that has been re-purposed from a 19th-century hairpin. ‘Minnette’ can jazz up a jacket, blouse, or dress. Add ‘Minnette’ to your personal collection or buy her as a gift to get the full story of a love affair between two world-class architects.
’Minnette’ is a pre-loved item with imperfections. Please read Parampara’s Value Statement on how your purchase can make a difference in sustainable consumption and the preservation of cultures.
