Trovelore Banana Object Art | Hand-Embroidered Collectible Sculpture

**PREORDER FOR DECEMBER 2026** Arrives before Christmas!

Some pieces earn their place through symbolism. This one earns it through sheer nerve.

The Banana Object Art is Trovelore at its most playfully ambitious, a fully three-dimensional rendering of an overripe banana elevated into fine textile sculpture, built entirely by hand from cotton, felt, sequins, and beads in a women-run embroidery studio in India. At a full 7 inches long, this is one of the largest pieces in the Trovelore range, its curved form built up in dense yellow beadwork mottled with dark speckling, the same freckled ripening pattern that gives a real banana its character right before it's at its sweetest. The tip and stem are finished in deeper brown embroidery detail, grounding the whole piece with real botanical accuracy despite its unmistakably tongue-in-cheek subject. This is a display-only object art piece, not a wearable brooch.

That combination of technical seriousness and pure wit is what makes the Banana Object Art such a distinctive piece. It's the kind of object that draws people across a room, then holds their attention once they realize how much genuine craftsmanship went into something so playful. Because every piece is produced in small artisan batches, no two Banana Object Art pieces ever turn out exactly alike, subtle variation in speckling, curve, and shading that mark it as genuinely handmade rather than manufactured. A piece this bold and this large tends to become the conversation piece of a serious collection, the kind of object someone remembers seeing on a friend's shelf for years.

At The Periwinkle Shoppe, we carry a curated selection of Trovelore pieces, and the Banana Object Art is one of the boldest, most playful pieces we've offered. It's currently available for preorder, arriving in December, in time for the holidays.

Display Tips:

• Set it on a shelf, tray, or console table as a standalone conversation piece
• Style it alongside a fruit bowl or kitchen display for a witty, unexpected touch
• A natural centerpiece for a curated collection of Trovelore's most technically ambitious object art
• Pair with the Fly Object Art or other Trovelore sculptural pieces for a collected display

Fit & Size:
7" (L) x 3" (W). One of the largest pieces in the Trovelore collection, a fully sculptural display object.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the Trovelore Banana Object Art handmade?
Yes. It is hand embroidered in a women-run studio in India using cotton, felt, sequins, and beads, and produced in small artisan batches, so every piece is genuinely one of a kind.

Is this a wearable brooch?
No. This is a display-only object art piece, not a brooch pin, made purely to be set out and appreciated as a small sculpture rather than worn.

Why is this piece priced higher than a Trovelore brooch?
The Banana Object Art is one of the largest and most labor-intensive pieces in the Trovelore range, requiring significantly more hand embroidery and beadwork than a wearable brooch, reflected in both its size and its price.

Is this considered a collectible piece?
Yes. Given its scale, complexity, and small production batches, it's regarded as a serious collectible for display.

How do I care for this piece to keep it for years?
Dust gently with a soft brush, keep it away from direct handling, and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and direct sunlight.

When will this preorder arrive?
This piece is on preorder now, arriving in December, in time for Christmas.

Who is this piece a good gift for?
Serious collectors of artisan textile art, lovers of playful pop-art pieces, or anyone who appreciates bold, unexpected craftsmanship.

Summary:
The Trovelore Banana Object Art is a hand-embroidered display sculpture made in India using cotton, felt, sequins, and beads, rendering an overripe banana at a full 7 inches long with detailed speckled beadwork. Priced at $550, it is a display-only collectible, not a wearable brooch, and one of the largest and most playful pieces in the Trovelore collection. Recommended for serious art and textile collectors, lovers of playful statement pieces, or gifts for someone who values bold, unexpected craftsmanship. Currently available for preorder, arriving in December for Christmas gifting. Available at The Periwinkle Shoppe in Mineola, TX.