Zena — Teardrop-Disc Raffia Earrings
Zena — an Amharic name meaning "news".
An open teardrop, wrapped end to end, with a coiled disc curled into its base — two techniques in one piece, where the rest of the range uses one. The dye runs as a gradient down the length, so the frame and the disc never read as the same colour. These oversized hand-woven raffia earrings hang from stainless steel ear wires and weigh almost nothing for their scale.
Materials: Natural hand-dyed raffia, stainless steel ear wires
Design: A wrapped open teardrop with a coiled disc at the base
Origin: Handcrafted in Nigeria
Editions
- Orchid Mix — fuchsia running down into deep violet
- Blush Mix — plum through straw into warm peach
Care
Keep dry. Raffia is a plant fibre — water, perfume and hairspray will dull the colour. Store flat or hanging, not crushed at the bottom of a bag. If a piece flattens, press it gently back into shape with your fingers; the fibre has memory.
Dyed in gradients by hand, so no two pairs break colour at exactly the same point.
Fit & Sizing
All pieces are cut for a relaxed fit. Our model wears a size M and stands 5’7”.
- S — US 6 · Bust 36” · Waist 30” · Hips 40”
- M — US 8 · Bust 38” · Waist 32” · Hips 42”
- L — US 10 · Bust 40” · Waist 34” · Hips 44”
- L — US 12 · Bust 42” · Waist 36” · Hips 46”
- XL — US 14 · Bust 44” · Waist 38” · Hips 48”
These are body measurements, not garment measurements.
Adire is hand-dyed cotton. It softens with wear and may relax slightly after the first washes.
Care
Hand-wash cold with mild soap. No tumble-dry. Iron inside-out on medium heat. Expect slight dye release during the first washes, a natural characteristic of hand-dyed textiles that stabilizes with use.
Shipping & Returns
Orders are processed within 2–3 business days. We ship across Canada and worldwide. Delivery times vary by destination and carrier. International orders may be subject to customs fees and duties, payable by the recipient.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery on unworn, unwashed items in original packaging. Approved returns are refunded to the original payment method. Store credit or exchange is also available if you prefer. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and prior approval is required.
L'atelier KaAy
A slow fashion house dedicated to carrying forward Yoruba textile heritage. Ships from Canada. Each piece may show subtle variations in motif and shade, a signature of hand-dyed work.