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.
Kali’s Ritjinguthinha (Butterfly) Brooch
$54.95
This Butterfly tells a story of change, of growing, evolving, and finding beauty in each new beginning. The butterfly's wings carry stories of hope, renewal, and the quiet strength found...
Jullen Guh (Kookaburra) Brooch
$54.95
Its familiar call echoes through the bush, reminding us to slow down, laugh and find light even in the quiet moments. Kookaburra represents community, balance and the importance of greeting...
Kurri Kurri Marrpu (Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo) Brooch
$54.95
When groups of Red Cockatoos gather and fill the sky with their calls, it is known as a sign that rain is on the way. They move between land and...
Karrkanyi (Eagle) Brooch
$54.95
Flying high above the land, Eagle watches over Country with keen eyes, seeing far beyond what lies below. It represents leadership, courage and the ability to overcome challenges while staying...
Da Vinci Simplified Mini Brooch
$29.95
Famous for a reason. The Da Vinci Simplified Mini Brooch reinterprets one of the most recognisable artworks in the world as a playful, wearable piece. Made from resin and released...
Vermeer Simplified Mini Brooch
$29.95
A masterpiece, reimagined in miniature. The Vermeer Simplified Mini Brooch transforms an iconic artwork into a wearable piece that feels both familiar and fresh. Made from resin and released in...
Crayon Simplified Mini Brooch - Purple
$19.95
A little bit playful, a little bit unexpected. The Crayon Simplified Mini Brooch in purple is made for those who like to colour outside the lines. Made from resin and...
Crayon Simplified Mini Brooch - Blue
$19.95
Cool, calm, and full of possibility. The Crayon Simplified Mini Brooch in blue is a simple, joyful piece designed to bring a touch of colour to everyday wear. Made from...
Crayon Simplified Mini Brooch - Red
$19.95
Bold, bright, and ready to make its mark. The Crayon Simplified Mini Brooch in red adds a playful pop of colour to any outfit. Made from resin and released in...
Ball of Yarn Simplified Mini Brooch
$24.95
One loose end is all it takes. The Ball of Yarn Simplified Mini Brooch captures the cosy rhythm of making something by hand, one loop at a time. Made from...
Pencil Simplified Mini Brooch
$24.95
Where it all begins. The Pencil Simplified Mini Brooch is a small but mighty symbol of ideas taking shape, from quick doodles to something more considered. Made from resin and...
The Sharp End of Style Drop Earrings
$59.95
Reserved for fabric alone. Anyone caught using these for cardboard, string, or heaven forbid, opening parcels, should expect swift and decisive consequences. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 46mm...
Thread the Needle Drop Earrings
$59.95
A task requiring steady hands, saintly patience, and the eyesight of a hawk. The few who can do it on the first try should probably list it as a special...
Play It Again Brooch
$54.95
Being a pianist, even as a hobby, requires years of practice, countless scales, and an expectation of constant requests to play songs you definitely do not know. Hand assembled using...
Picture Perfect Brooch
$59.95
Photography is mostly patience and timing, plus taking twenty shots that look identical to everyone else, except the one person who knows why they are not. Hand assembled using layered...
Colour Me Happy Brooch
$54.95
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about a fresh set of coloured pencils, ready for scribbles, masterpieces and everything in between. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 68mm x 48mm (H...
Hot Stuff Brooch
$54.95
A hero in many a creative crisis. Quick, reliable, and occasionally responsible for gluing your fingers together. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 48mm x 66mm (H x W)...
The Sharp End of Style Brooch
$49.95
Reserved for fabric alone. Anyone caught using these for cardboard, string, or heaven forbid, opening parcels, should expect swift and decisive consequences. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 38mm...
Singer of Seams Brooch
$59.95
Quilting. It’s a labour of love requiring precision, patience, and the ability to pretend you meant that slightly crooked line all along. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 55mm...
Classic Pin Cushion Brooch
$59.95
For reasons now lost to time, the humble tomato became the unofficial guardian of sewing rooms everywhere. Familiar to many and oddly comforting to most. Hand assembled using layered resins....
Cookie Tin Secrets Brooch
$59.95
For many, this tin is the first sign you’ve entered a home where things are lovingly made by hand. Not a biscuit in sight, of course, just decades of buttons,...
Thread the Needle Brooch
$54.95
A task requiring steady hands, saintly patience, and the eyesight of a hawk. The few who can do it on the first try should probably list it as a special...
Sock it to Me Brooch
$54.95
Knitting a sock may look quaint, but it requires technique, precision, and nerves of steel. Respect the craft. And the crafter. They’ve earned it. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run...
Hooked on Crochet Brooch
$54.95
There are many ways to relax. Some meditate, some practise deep breathing, and some jab a hook repeatedly into yarn until a scarf magically appears. Hand assembled using layered resins....
Stitched & Framed Brooch
$54.95
Embroidery has been practised for thousands of years, which means there have also been thousands of opportunities to knot the wrong bit and swear under your breath! Hand assembled using...
Double Swallow Drop Earrings - Pink
$20.00
Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 27mm x 46mm Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As...
Double Swallow Drop Earrings - Green
$20.00
Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 27mm x 46mm Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As...
Double Swallow Drop Earrings - Blue
$20.00
Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 27mm x 46mm Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As...
Double Swallow Drop Earrings - Red
$20.00
Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 27mm x 46mm Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As...
Whales Simplified Mini Brooch
$24.95
Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 47mm x 28mm Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in limited quantities. As...
Among the Eucalyptus Brooch Pair
$84.95
Perched high among gum leaves, they share the shade and the sway. Together they remind us that safety isn’t a place, it’s a presence. Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run...
Memory of Us Brooch Pair
$84.95
Through years and dust and distant calls, they walk side by side, carrying every shared moment in their hearts. Some bonds, like theirs, never fade. Hand assembled using layered resins....
Paw by Paw Brooch Pair
$84.95
Bounding through the grass with tails high and hearts open. One leads with courage, the other follows with joy. Proof that devotion always runs both ways. Hand assembled using layered...
Purrfect Harmony Brooch Pair
$84.95
They know each other’s rhythms by heart. The stretch before sleep, the blink of affection, the way it feels like home wherever they sit side by side. Hand assembled using...
Orange-Bellied Parrot Simplified Mini Brooch
$24.95
Hand assembled using layered resins. Limited-run Size: 30mm x 46mm (H x W) Info Each piece is made from laser-cut and layered resin, hand assembled, hand painted and released in...
Purple-Crowned Fairy Wren Drop Earrings
$59.95
With a violet crown that’s pretty hard to miss and a loyal heart that’s even rarer, I mate for life and sing with soul. When chicks arrive, aunties, uncles, and...
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