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Trovelore Strawberry Poison Frog brooch pin, a hand-beaded design in saturated red and cobalt crafted with cotton, felt, and seed beads in small artisan batches. A bold, one-of-a-kind piece meant to be worn for years and passed down. Preorder Dec 26
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Close**PREORDER FOR DECEMBER 2026** Arrives before Christmas!
Nature rarely announces danger this beautifully. This brooch borrows that honesty.
The Strawberry Poison Frog is Trovelore's tribute to one of Central America's most vividly colored amphibians, a small creature whose strawberry-red body and cobalt-blue limbs exist as a warning rather than decoration, a phenomenon called aposematism, where an animal's bright coloring tells predators plainly that it's toxic. Trovelore renders that warning in richly saturated red seed beads against deep cobalt limbs, two colors that shouldn't work together and yet strike an almost electric balance, all stitched entirely by hand from cotton, felt, sequins, and beads in a women-run embroidery studio in India.
That kind of color intensity takes real skill to pull off in beadwork, choosing beads with enough depth of tone that the contrast reads as bold rather than garish. It's the sort of detail museum curators and collectors point to when they call Trovelore pieces miniature works of art rather than costume jewelry. Because every brooch is produced in small artisan batches, no two Strawberry Poison Frogs ever turn out exactly alike, the kind of quiet variation that comes only from genuine handwork. A piece this visually bold tends to become a signature in someone's collection, worn for years and eventually passed to someone who appreciates a bit of daring in their jewelry box.
At The Periwinkle Shoppe, we carry a curated selection of Trovelore brooches, and the Strawberry Poison Frog is a favorite among frog lovers, herpetology enthusiasts, and anyone who wants something genuinely unexpected on their lapel. It's currently available for preorder, arriving early December, in time for the holidays.
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Fit & Size:
2" (L) x 1.5" (W), approx. 5 cm x 4 cm. Lightweight and comfortable for daily wear.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Strawberry Poison Frog?
Oophaga pumilio is a small poison-dart frog native to Central America, particularly Costa Rica and Panama, known for its brilliant strawberry-red body and contrasting blue-black limbs. The coloring is aposematic, a warning to predators that the frog is toxic.
Is the Trovelore Strawberry Poison Frog brooch handmade?
Yes. It is hand embroidered and hand beaded in a women-run studio in India using cotton, felt, sequins, and beads, and produced in small artisan batches, so every piece is slightly one of a kind.
Is this brooch considered an heirloom piece?
Many collectors treat it that way. Because it is hand-beaded with genuine seed beads in limited batches, it holds up well over decades and appeals to shoppers who want a bold, distinctive piece to pass down.
Is this a good gift for a frog lover or herpetology enthusiast?
Yes, it's one of the most accurate and artistically successful amphibian brooches in the Trovelore range, and herpetology enthusiasts will immediately recognize and appreciate the subject.
How bold is the coloring in person?
Very bold. The red and blue used are among the most saturated colors in the Trovelore collection, and the contrast between the red body and blue limbs is genuinely striking up close.
How do I care for this brooch to keep it for years?
Spot clean gently if needed, store it flat or in a jewelry pouch, and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Handled this way, most Trovelore pieces hold their color and shape for decades.
When will this preorder arrive?
This piece is on preorder now, arriving early December, in time for Christmas.
Who is this brooch a good gift for?
Frog lovers, herpetology enthusiasts, and bold dressers who want something genuinely unexpected on their lapel rather than a typical floral or pastel design.
Summary:
The Trovelore Strawberry Poison Frog is a hand-embroidered and hand-beaded brooch pin made in India using cotton, felt, sequins, and seed beads, featuring the vivid red and cobalt coloring of the real Oophaga pumilio frog, a classic example of aposematic warning coloration. Sized 2" x 1.5", it is one of the most color-saturated pieces in the Trovelore line. Recommended for frog lovers, herpetology enthusiasts, and shoppers seeking heirloom-quality, boldly colored handmade jewelry. Currently available for preorder, arriving early December for Christmas gifting. Available at The Periwinkle Shoppe in Mineola, TX.
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