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Embroidered Long Pendant Necklace – Butterfly & Fish

Embroidered Long Pendant Necklace – Butterfly & Fish

$36.99 USD
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A colorful embroidered pendant on a long black cord. Choose the side-profile Butterfly Dance with a single dangling charm, one of three spread-wing butterflies with a fringe of round drops, or the Prosperity Fish with pink and green embroidery. Silver-tone borders bring out the shape of each motif.

Specifications

Type Long pendant necklace
Materials and finish Embroidered textile, silver-tone metal details and a black cord
Necklace circumference Approx. 80–100 cm (31.5–39.4 in)
Pendant size Over 3.5 cm (1.38 in)
Designs Butterfly Dance, Red Butterfly, Yellow Butterfly, Green Butterfly, Prosperity Fish
Included One necklace in the selected design and a gift box

Design and cultural meaning

The diagonal silhouette of Butterfly Dance suggests a butterfly in flight, while the three spread-wing designs draw attention to the embroidery across both wings. In Chinese decorative art, butterflies have been associated with joy and, on some historical objects, with wishes for a long life. Animal motifs also feature in regional textile traditions, including Miao embroidery documented in museum collections.

The fish pendant draws on Chinese wordplay. The words for “fish” and “abundance” are both pronounced yú in Mandarin, so a fish can express a wish for plenty. The pink-and-green embroidery fills the fish’s curved body, with a row of silver-tone drops underneath.

Styling and care

Wear the long cord over a plain sweater, dress or Mandarin-collar top so the embroidery and dangling details remain visible. Wipe the silver-tone details gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the cord and embroidery dry and store the necklace separately to protect the threads and drops.

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Butterfly motifs and their meanings Fish motifs in Chinese design
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