Trovelore Handmade Emperor of India Butterfly Brooch Pin – A Sovereign of Transformation

by Trovelore

“Transformation does not ask permission—it unfurls.”

The Emperor of India Butterfly Brooch Pin is a radiant tribute to metamorphosis, beauty, and the quiet authority of becoming. Named for its regal presence and expansive wings, this iconic butterfly has long symbolized renewal, elevation, and the courage to emerge transformed. Through Trovelore’s meticulous hand embroidery, it is reimagined as a luminous textile heirloom—graceful, commanding, and deeply poetic.

Handcrafted by skilled artisans in India, this brooch is constructed from layered cotton and felt, then intricately embroidered with metallic threads, shimmering sequins, and seed beads. The butterfly’s wing patterns are rendered with painterly precision, creating depth, movement, and light that seems to breathe with every angle. Each stitch reflects Trovelore’s devotion to slow craft and reverence for nature’s most elegant transitions.

This piece is not merely decorative—it is aspirational. A symbol of growth, freedom, and sovereign selfhood.

Artisan Alchemy

• Lepidopteran Precision: Wing structure and pattern embroidered with reverent accuracy
• Iridescent Radiance: Sequins and beads echo sunlight on wings in motion
• Ethical Craftsmanship: Produced in small batches by artisan partners
• Convertible Wear: Optional bail (sold separately) allows transformation into a pendant
• Heirloom Presentation: Arrives in Trovelore’s embossed keepsake box

Why the Emperor of India Endures

• Symbol of Transformation: Represents rebirth, expansion, and elevated perspective
• Museum-Worthy Craft: Approximately 18–22 hours of hand embroidery per piece
• Artisan Legacy: Supports women-led, ethical, small-batch production
• Dual Purpose: Wear as a brooch or display as collectible textile art

Styling Your Winged Sovereign

• Refined Drama: Pin to blazers, coats, or structured jackets
• Poetic Grace: Style on scarves, shawls, or flowing silhouettes
• Neckline Ascension: Convert to necklace for symbolic elegance
• Collector’s Display: Frame or pin as textile art when not worn

The Handmade Imperative

No two Emperor of India Butterflies are identical. Each piece bears the unmistakable imprint of human hands:

• Subtle variation in wing embroidery
• Gentle asymmetry in bead placement
• Natural tonal shifts in metallic and iridescent threads

These variations are not imperfections—they are signatures of authenticity, intention, and devotion to craft.

Limited Flight

Produced in small batches of 10–15 pieces to honor slow fashion and preserve artisanal integrity. Once this flight concludes, the exact expression may never return.

From the Founders’ Studio

“Our butterflies are stitched for moments of becoming. The Emperor of India carries a regal calm—a reminder that transformation can be both powerful and beautiful.”
— Dhruti & Seema, Trovelore Co-Founders

Includes

• Sturdy metal pin with felt backing
• Embossed Trovelore keepsake box
• Story card detailing the butterfly’s symbolism

Care Instructions

• Gently surface clean with a soft microfiber cloth
• Store flat to preserve wing structure
• Avoid moisture and prolonged direct sunlight

Size: Approx. statement scale — expansive, luminous, and quietly majestic

“She wore the butterfly not as ornament, but as truth—growth is not an ending, it is an arrival.”

Optional bail adapter sold separately for necklace conversion.

Shipping & returns

Orders are sent via the best way and include USPS Ground, 1st Class & Priority, UPS & Fedex. Shipping confirmation will be emailed to you upon shipment. Ships Monday through Friday from Mineola Texas.

**ALL SALES ARE FINAL ON MAGNOLIA PEARL ITEMS** In the rare case you purchased an item that was not to your liking, we will happily take it back (in original condition with tags included) for for store credit or exchange within five days of receiving your order.We do not offer refunds.

Returns accepted on other apparel items within 10 days of receipt. You must contact us to start a return. Any return must be in new condition, unworn/unused, with tags attached.

All other items, such as vintage/one of a kind, gourmet food items, holiday/seasonal, etc. are final sale, no returns accepted.

SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE US: If you reside outside the US or Canada and would like to make a purchase, please contact us so that we can obtain a shipping quote. Email [email protected] with your shipping address and item(s) you would like to purchase.

Payments & Layaway

LAYAWAY PROGRAM:

We have a layaway program at the Periwinkle Shoppe. We require 20% down, with the balance to be paid off within 90 days. We do not require regularly scheduled payments, so you can pay as you need, however, we are not able to store or run your credit card, so you will need to inform us when you wish to make a payment so that we can send you an invoice. Please note that any canceled layaways will receive a store credit only. Regular return policy applies to layaway items. 

If you would like to set up a layaway, please contact us to let us know what item(s) you would like to purchase and we will get it set up for you. The quickest and most reliable way to reach us is by text to 214-235-2022 or email [email protected]. 

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