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The FFP Charm and lapel pin was the brain child of a generous and talented DC-based jewelry designer named Evelyn Brooks, who in 2007 received the Outstanding Artist Achievement Award by Empowered Women International.
Finding inspiration from her Peruvian heritage, Evelyn hand crafted a distinctive charm/pendant made out of high-quality silver adorned with a uniquely colored Huayruro seed. The charm/pendant reflects Evelyn's Moschik collection, which features abstract lines and geometric figures bringing light and beauty to stylish and modern men & women. |
The huayruro (why-ru-row) seed is native to Central and South American countries. It has many species and depending
on the country can also have many different names: Tintoria (Brazil); Cairuro (Columbia); and Huayro (Peru, Bolivia,
Ecuador).
The huayruro seed symbolizes good luck, protection against negative energy, happiness and
fertility. It is also used in religious ceremonies in the Peruvian Andes region, aptly named Huayruro. Amazonians use
the seed to make jewelry and other handcrafted art.
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Limited Edition Tumi |
Limited Edition Lapel Pin |
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Price $50.00  |
Price $15.00
17" leather cord 
17" sterling silver chain |
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When the Splendor of the Moche, a Pre-Inca civilization, governed old Peru, 1,500 years ago, the Tumi represented the famous ceremonial Golden knife used for trepanation (opening of the skull) and ritual ceremonies. Today the Tumi is considered a Peruvian symbol for good luck. For the FFP charm and lapel pin Evelyn used the blade: rounded, half-moon shaped end of the tumi.
The silver-plated lapel pin has inscripted the name NEST – 2008 Charity Beneficiary of the Fashion Fights Poverty Campaign 2008. |
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Evelyn Brooks - Photograph by Michael Dumlao |
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