Modern 2 in 1 Origami Earrings from Mayumi Origami

An international giveaway - how nice! I'm always happy to hear from Renata Mayumi of Etsy shop Mayumi Origami where you'll find a collection of stylish origami paper jewelry that is a delight to wear. Recently she wrote to introduce us to her 2 in 1 Origami Earrings. Great timing as Mother's Day is coming!

turquoise and gold paper origami earrings

The reason these folded paper earrings are called 2 in 1 is because they can be worn two ways - with the origami bead or without... for days when you're feeling especially minimalistic or if the paper color just doesn't go well with your outfit.

origami bead earring pair in blue shades with silver findings

Renata neatly hand folds high quality papers from Japanese and Nepal to make her sophisticated jewelry. Each origami element is combined with 24K gold plated brass or 925 silver plated brass findings that perfectly complement the size of the paper pieces.

gold and black geometric patterned paper bead earrings

black and gold paper origami earrings with gold findings

Her origami is water resistant due to the application of several layers of non-toxic, acid-free varnish. I wear one of her necklaces often and can assure you that the paper beads truly have the look of paper. This is important to me... there is a nice sheen, but not a glossy, plastic-like shine.

gold V-shaped earring in model's earlobe

Quite a few additional styles and patterned papers are available in the Mayumi Origami shop, and also Kyoto rings and necklaces that Renata folds using thin metal sheets.

She is always doing interesting things in the world of paper and this spring and summer will be no exception. You can see/purchase Renata's jewelry in person at markets in Leipzig, Germany where she now resides, and learn to make origami flowers and jewelry via workshops in Germany and England.

silver metal origami necklace pendant on silver chain

Here are upcoming dates and locations:

Until 30th of June: Mayumi Origami jewellery will be available at The Cleveland Museum of Art Shop, as part of the exhibition "Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art"

19th May: Street Market at the Connewitzer Straßenfest 2019, Leipzig, Germany

31st May to 1st of June: Origami Flowers Workshop at the West Dean Arts & Craft Festival, Chichester, UK

22nd June: Street Market at the Sommer Stadtteilfest Bohei & Tamtam, Leipzig, Germany

30th June: Origami Jewellery Workshop, Papierwerk Glockenbach, Munich, Germany

4th to 6th October: Origami Jewellery Workshop, West Dean College, Chichester UK

origami beads in shades of green on necklace

And now the international giveaway [ENDED]: One person who submits a comment on this blog post will be chosen at random to receive a pair of 2 in 1 Earrings in her/his choice of three patterned papers - turquoise, gold, or black, as shown at the top of this post. Enter by the end of Saturday, May 4, 2019.

pair of blue paper bead origami earrings in hexagonal shape

Note that Blogger does not allow me to see the email address you type into the form with your name, so you must include an email address within your comment so you can be contacted if you win. Concerned about spam? Type your address this way: janedoe at gmail dot com. I have made the commenting process easier (no pesky CAPTCHA) so do give it a try.

blue patterned paper origami pendant on gold necklace chain

A separate, but identical giveaway is underway on the @allthingspaper Instagram feed. You may enter both places to double your chances. The winners will be chosen via a random number generator, notified, and announced here and on Instagram. Good luck!