Take a trip to the beautiful tropics of Taiwan
Slow-crafted, completely handmade jewelry made with an ethnobotany and scientific lens
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Luzon viburnum, Viburnum luzonicum (呂宋莢蒾) is one of the major foods for the Formosan Black Bear, a vulnerable species in Taiwan. Dew form in the mountains where this is grown, and is depicted in the design.
Price: From $40
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A Queen of a kingdom
The discovery of phalaenopsis aphrodite in Lanyu (“Orchid Island”) of Taiwan marks the beginning of The Orchid Kingdom. The orchid is used to develop many cultivars and is a symbol of motherhood and leadership.![](https://sciencelyhandmade.files.wordpress.com/2022/09/fullsizerender.jpg)
Bulbous fern with two forms…
lemmaphyllum microphyllum (伏石蕨), or simply lemmaphyllym, is a fern that has is very adaptable in different environments and changes forms depending on its needs.
Price: Bespoken order, sold out
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Summer by the pond
In the summertime, a cooling activity is strolling or playing in the pond. Enjoy a view of the three-petaled Ottelia alismoides (水車前) with leaves that are crunchy and loved by country children as snacks.
Price: From $30
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Cherry blossoms of the south
The winters of Taiwan bring beautiful Taiwan cherry that symbolizes a thriving woman. Yangmingshan in the wintertime offers a view of Prunus campanulata (山櫻花).
Price: From $45
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Sciencely Handmade crafts all jewelry from designing, wiring, resin-applying, painting, and shipping. Each piece takes 1-2 weeks to make and an additional 1-4 weeks to ship due to the pandemic.
Let us know if you’d like something made for you from the selection above by contacting us.
“I’m surprised by how pretty and delicate it looks in person!”
Allyson, USA