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Handmade Trovelore Emperor Mopane Moth Brooch Pin, capturing one of Africa's most dramatic silk moths in cotton, felt, sequins and beadwork. 1.6" x 3". Made by artisans in India. Arrives August 2026. Preorder now.
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“The Mopane moth wears its crown in silence—here, stitched into eternity with threads of gold and twilight.”
The Emperor Mopane Moth Brooch Pin (7.8cm/3” wingspan) is a majestic tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic lepidopterans, its striking wing patterns and imposing size captured in cotton, felt, and glimmering thread. Handcrafted by Indian artisans, this wearable heirloom immortalizes the moth’s fleeting beauty, blending ethical craftsmanship with the untamed spirit of the savannah.
Each moth bears regal imperfections:
Crafted in small batches to honor slow fashion. Once these moths ascend, their mirror image may never return.
“Our Emperor Mopane Moth carries the heat of African sunsets and the patience of cocoons. It’s for those who wear their curiosity boldly and their values like armor.”
– Dhruti & Seema, Trovelore Co-Founders
Size: 1.6” x 3” (4cm x 7.8cm) – a wearable testament to nature’s quiet royalty
Final Note:
This brooch is not mere adornment, it’s a manifesto. To walk gently yet command space. To honor life’s transformations. To carry the wild, stitched into permanence.
Wear as a pendant or necklace with optional bail adapter sold separately.
FAQs
What is the Emperor Mopane Moth?
Imbrasia belina is a large silk moth native to the mopane woodlands of southern and eastern Africa. It is one of the most visually dramatic moths on the continent, known for its bold eyespot markings and impressive wingspan. Its caterpillar, the mopane worm, is a culturally significant and widely consumed food source across Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, making this moth one of the most ecologically and culturally important Lepidoptera in Africa.
How large is this brooch?
The Emperor Mopane Moth Brooch Pin measures 1.6" wide by 3" tall (4 cm x 7.8 cm), one of the larger pieces in the Trovelore collection and substantial enough to wear as a true statement piece on a lapel or hat.
What materials are used?
The brooch is constructed on a cotton and felt base with hand-laid sequins, seed beads, and hand embroidery throughout. The pin back is metal. Every element is applied by hand by artisan craftspeople in India.
What does "slight variation between pieces" mean?
Because every Trovelore brooch is made entirely by hand in small batches, no two pieces are exactly identical. Minor differences in embroidery placement, bead tone, size, and shape are a natural and celebrated result of the handmade process. These variations are not defects, they are what make each piece uniquely yours.
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