This item is part of the Butterflies Trinket Box Series and part of The Keren Kopal collection, These trinket boxes capture the diverse palette found in nature’s butterflies. Collectors can find pieces adorned in a range of hues, from soft pastels to bold, vivid tones. Some designs may feature the classic orange and black of monarch butterflies, while others might showcase the ethereal blues of morpho butterflies or the striking patterns of swallowtails.
Item Size:
Centimeters : L 16.5 x W 10.9 x H 3.5
Inches : L 6.49 x W 4.29 x H 1.37
Butterflies hold significant meanings across various cultures and religions:
- Transformation and rebirth: In many cultures, butterflies symbolize metamorphosis and spiritual renewal due to their life cycle.
- Soul representation: Ancient Greeks believed butterflies represented the human soul.
- Love and marriage: In Chinese culture, butterflies often symbolize love and marital bliss.
- Joy and beauty: In Japanese tradition, butterflies are associated with happiness and aesthetic beauty.
- Resurrection: In Christian symbolism, butterflies can represent the resurrection of Christ and the promise of new life.
The monarch butterfly is very important and unique In Aztec and Mexican culture, particularly in relation to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), butterflies play a special role:
- Returning souls: Monarch butterflies, which migrate to Mexico around the time of the holiday, are believed to carry the souls of deceased loved ones returning to visit.
- Spiritual messengers: Butterflies are seen as messengers between the living and the dead, bridging the two worlds during the celebration.
- Decorative motifs: Butterfly imagery is often incorporated into Día de los Muertos altars, artwork, and decorations, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and the beauty of the soul’s journey.
Keren Kopal’s butterfly trinket boxes are not only collectibles but also functional pieces of art. They serve as elegant containers for small treasures while bringing the beauty of butterflies into homes and collections. Each piece in this series is a testament to Kopal’s inspiration from nature and her dedication to creating miniature masterpieces that capture the ephemeral beauty of butterflies in a lasting form.
• Handmade by the artist Keren Kopal.
• Plated with 24K Gold.
• Each crystal is handpicked and artistically placed on each piece.
• The trinket box has a magnetic fastener to secure the closure.
• Every Keren Kopal item is shipped in an elegant black box.
• Each item is painted by hand using a unique procedure that combines a distinctive enamel technique inlaid with Austrian crystals.