What are bamboo earrings, you may ask? Well, their design does resemble segmented stems of bamboo but they aren’t really made of bamboo. What was once seen as ‘Ghetto Fabulous’ has now become a mainstream fashion. Bamboo earrings, prominent in hip-hop and rap music in the 1990s and early 2000s, have made a major fashion comeback.
It goes without saying that trends in fashion and design repeat themselves. Even when decades pass, we frequently see a return to a certain age in terms of what’s popular. Bamboo earrings are no exception!
In this blog, we’ll look at how bamboo-inspired earrings made a comeback. Continue reading to learn about some of the most popular bamboo earring designs trending. We’ve also included some styling advice for a stunning, classic look with these accessories.
What Do Bamboo Earrings Symbolize?
Bamboo earrings symbolize good fortune, love, happiness, growth, good health and the yin and yang, which means balance. Like the bamboo shoots grow tall, powerful and bend gently in the wind, bamboo earrings symbolize that resilience and flexibility.
Intrigued by the beautiful bamboo design and its symbolic meaning? Then check out some stunning picks from our Natori x Angara Indochine collection:
Bamboo Hoop Earrings
These beauties are a fresh take on the traditional hoop earrings. Designed with grooved segments and studded with pave-set diamonds, these medium bamboo style hoop earrings are a striking addition to any outfit. If you love this pair, there’s a daintier version you’d love to pick along with these medium hoops and swap them for casual and formal looks. Wondering how to dress in bamboo earrings? Well, if you choose to go with embellished bamboo hoops, keep the rest of your ensemble simple and other accessories to a minimum. Let your hoops do all the talking!
Bamboo Multi-Wear Circular Earrings
These multi-wear earrings are fun, sophisticated and chic all at once. Wear the bamboo-shaped studs alone or combine them with the circular frames, you’ll simply love experimenting with these earrings. The pave-set diamonds catch the light and shine breathtakingly on this pair.
Bamboo Freshwater Pearl and Citrine Earrings
Another pair of muti-wear earrings from the same collection, these earrings are sleek and exhibit alluring details. A striking orangish citrine is studded on the hexagonal top that is linked to a charming pearl, suspended by a chain. The bamboo-shaped component can be combined with these long dangly chain earrings for an edgy look. If you’ve been hunting for the ultimate cool women’s pearl earrings, look no further than these pearl and citrine bamboo earrings.
The question is how to wear bamboo earrings with pearls? Since these earrings are both edgy and elegant, you can experiment with your looks each time you put them on! Choose bold colors and floral prints sometimes and a casual denim and tee on other occasions. Just make sure to balance out your overall look and let the dangling pearls weave their magic!
Bamboo Plain Hoops
There’s nothing quite like a pair of plain and chunky hoop earrings. And if they are designed in the shape of bamboo, they are sure to make a statement, wherever you go. Throw them on your frilly dresses, flashy jackets or your pantsuit, these polished hoops will shine the brightest.
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FAQ
Bamboo hoop earrings (also known as door knockers) have been popular since the late 1980s and early 1990s. These earrings aren’t made of actual bamboo, but they have a texture and design resembling bamboo stalks.
Earrings are thought to have originated in Mesopotamia and were originally worn by ancient African civilizations. Gold, silver, and bronze were used to make the ear jewelry.
There’s no record of where bamboo earrings originated from as there have been several interpretations of the bamboo design over the years. The moderd day bamboo earrings style has its roots in the hip-hop and rap culture and is still going strong.
Bamboo earrings were first seen in Asian American flea markets and open air markets. Then popular artists such as Salt n’ Pepa and Roxanne Shanté brought bamboo earrings to limelight.
