Erstwilder
Erstwilder is a proudly Melbourne-based label. We design and produce collectible, limited edition layered resin adornments, all fashioned to keep your outfits extraordinary and your days dandy.
Born in 2011, the label came to life when artist Louisa Camille began sketching wonderful little creatures in our studio, little creatures for whom we instantly fell head over heels. Fast forward to today and we now work with a team of local designers whose own personalities and passions influence our collections in the most amazing ways.
Everyone at Erstwilder HQ shares a love of animals great and small and we draw a lot of inspiration from all things vintage, rockabilly, pinup, retro and art deco. These passions combine to create our darling adornments which provide the perfect antidote to those drab, ordinary days.
Character design is only part of the process; each piece in the Erstwilder collection has its own narrative including a unique name and short story homaging history, myth, pop-culture and classic storytelling. And our focus on design flows through to the packaging which makes an Erstwilder character - an Erstwildling(!) - the perfect gift for anyone who loves to accessorise.
Nowadays, on the whole, if we were to put a name to what is our greatest source of inspiration it’s actually quite simple, our greatest source of inspiration is you! That's right, Erstwildians as we have taken to calling them (you!), are the most fantastic fans one could possibly hope for and the feedback they (you!) provide is how we keep our ideas fresh.
As for us, the people behind the scenes, we describe ourselves in the same way we describe our designs: decidedly fun, often outrageous, somewhat quirky and always delightfully companionable. If you think this sounds a bit like you, then you just might be one of us! We believe that a person’s jewellery speaks volumes of their character and that life is far more fun when it’s taken less seriously.
The Magic Faraway Tree Book Necklace
$99.95
In The Magic Faraway Tree books, children climb to the top of the Faraway Tree and discover wondrous worlds. Told with warmth, humour and whimsy, these stories hold a place...
Barny Owl Drop Earrings
$59.95
Barny Owl lives in the Faraway Tree and delivers a letter from Silky to the children at their cottage. His great wings are as silent as the wind, but he...
Moonface Drop Earrings
$64.95
High at the top of the Faraway Tree lives Moonface, cheerful and roud-faced, with a fondness for chewy sweet treats. He knows when to laugh, when to help and exactly...
Silky the Fairy Drop Earrings
$69.95
Silky the fairy lives in the Faraway Tree and is a dear friend to all. Whenever anyone needs comfort, cake or calm, Silky already has it waiting. Hand assembled using...
On to the next Land! Brooch
$49.95
A little ladder runs through a purple hole in an enormous, thick white cloud. Once you climb up, you're sure to find a magical and wondrous land where adventure awaits!...
Silky’s Door Brooch
$54.95
The yellow door is set neatly in the big trunk of the Faraway Tree with its little door-knocker and a brightly-polished bell. Behind it waits kindness, warm food and dear...
Spell Bottles Brooch
$59.95
In the Land of Spells, there is a big marketplace where spells are kept in bottles, ready for the curious or the careless. There is a spell for everything under...
Slippery Slip Brooch
$54.95
Beginning in Moonface’s house and spiralling all the way down the Faraway Tree, the Slippery-Slip ends at a trapdoor that opens onto a soft landing of green moss. Hand assembled...
Shoe House Brooch
$59.95
In the Land of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe is a shoe that was once owned by a giant before being very cleverly transformed into a cottage....
Bear Station Brooch
$59.95
With a winding key set in its side, the clockwork toy train weaves through the Enchanted Wood and pulls into Bears’ Station, where a great many teddy bears gather. Hand...
Silky's Clock Brooch
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Silky’s smiling little clock trots about on two tiny feet, wound up each night with a key so it can chime every hour, and the odd extra time for good...
Barny Owl Brooch
$54.95
Barny Owl lives in the Faraway Tree and delivers a letter from Silky to the children at their cottage. His great wings are as silent as the wind, but he...
Clockwork Mouse Brooch
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In the Land of Toys, teddy bears, dolls of all kinds, stuffed animals, and this little clockwork mouse run about, talking and laughing and having fun. Hand assembled using layered...
Red Squirrel Brooch
$54.95
The talking red squirrel, snug in his favourite old jumper, happily collects the cushions used for riding down the Slippery-Slip. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 67mm x 66mm...
Rabbit Waiter Brooch
$54.95
In the Land of Tea Parties, the waiters are rabbits! Dressed neatly in little black coats, hurrying here and there, carrying jugs of lemonade, they are so very busy and...
Bear's Adventures Brooch
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In the House of the Three Bears, Goldilocks looks after baby bear, who is the most adorable bear the children have ever seen. Baby bear gives high squeaks of giggles...
The Magic Faraway Tree Book Brooch
$54.95
In The Magic Faraway Tree books, children climb to the top of the Faraway Tree and discover wondrous worlds. Told with warmth, humour and whimsy, these stories hold a place...
The Faraway Tree Brooch
$59.95
The Faraway Tree is the oldest and most magical tree in the world. At its very top, new lands arrive, old lands slip away, and adventures never stay still for...
Moonface Brooch
$59.95
High at the top of the Faraway Tree lives Moonface, cheerful and roud-faced, with a fondness for chewy sweet treats. He knows when to laugh, when to help and exactly...
Dame Washalot Brooch
$59.95
Dame Washalot is forever busy with the washing, tipping her sudsy water down the Faraway Tree and sending everyone scattering from the sudden waterfalls. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run...
Saucepan Man Brooch
$59.95
Saucepan Man is a walking kitchen chorus, festooned with kettles and saucepans – he even wears one proudly as a hat! With pots clanging and pans crashing, he turns every...
Silky the Fairy Brooch
$59.95
Silky the fairy lives in the Faraway Tree and is a dear friend to all. Whenever anyone needs comfort, cake or calm, Silky already has it waiting. Hand assembled using...
Yuan Thirrin (Whale) Necklace
$99.95
A powerful symbol of strength, unity and movement, the Whale is a traveller that carries the spirit of the ocean wherever it goes. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size:...
Yaunati (Turtle) Drop Earrings
$54.95
Yaunati means to grow big in the Kalkadoon language and is a story of life unfolding, a journey through time, through water, and through connection to Country. It is a...
Matjumpa Ritjinguthinha (Kangaroo) Drop Earrings
$54.95
The Kangaroo only moves forwards, never backwards, symbolising resilience, growth and the courage to keep going no matter what lies ahead. It represents steady movement through life and the power...
Kuu Wanana (Seahorse) Drop Earrings
$64.95
The Seahorse is a story of gentleness, patience and deep connection to the ocean. Drifting through the water with calm grace, it represents protection, nurturing, and the beauty found in...
Jurutu (Lizard) Brooch
$49.95
From the vast desert and sunburnt outback to the lush bushland and coastal edges, the Goanna can be found moving through all parts of Country. This is the story of...
Yurtu Yurtu (Crocodile) Brooch
$59.95
A story of stillness and power, of life connected through water and earth. The Crocodile speaks of the flow of time, the rhythm of the seasons, and the deep calm...
Yuan Thirrin (Whale) Brooch
$54.95
A powerful symbol of strength, unity and movement, the Whale is a traveller that carries the spirit of the ocean wherever it goes. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size:...
Yaunati (Turtle) Brooch
$49.95
Yaunati means to grow big in the Kalkadoon language and is a story of life unfolding, a journey through time, through water, and through connection to Country. It is a...
Kuu Wanana (Seahorse) Brooch
$54.95
The Seahorse is a story of gentleness, patience and deep connection to the ocean. Drifting through the water with calm grace, it represents protection, nurturing, and the beauty found in...
Karntat (Crab) Brooch
$54.95
Walking its own path along the shoreline, the Crab carries strength within its shell and moves with quiet confidence. It's a representation of persistence and a reminder that safety and...
Wakarri (Jellyfish) Brooch
$54.95
Moving gently with the ocean’s currents, the Jellyfish reminds us to trust the journey even when the path is unseen. Adaptability, softness and the hidden power that comes from moving...
Kulpurru (Magpie) Brooch
$54.95
Magpies raise families, defend their nests, and return to the same places year after year. It honours that presence, not just the bird itself, but its spirit, strength, and the...
Tjawan Ritjinguthinha (Frog) Brooch
$54.95
This Frog is a story of renewal and harmony, of the life that flows through land and water, and the song that continues long after the rain has passed. Hand...
Matjumpa Ritjinguthinha (Kangaroo) Brooch
$49.95
The Kangaroo only moves forwards, never backwards, symbolising resilience, growth and the courage to keep going no matter what lies ahead. It represents steady movement through life and the power...
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