Le 31
Embroidered Animal Brooch
This embroidered brooch from Le 31 by Simons features a turtle-shaped design with detailed beadwork in green, teal, and metallic gold on a black fabric backing. It is constructed from fabric, metallic threads, and embroidered beads, and fastens with a gold metal post and hook closure (rear pin and clasp). Designed in Canada, this accessory is suitable for pinning to clothing or bags.
- Material
- Fabric, metallic threads and embroidered beads
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Size
Specifications
Embroidered animal brooch with metallic threads and beads, post and hook closure.
Fabric and bead embroidery, metallic thread detailing, post and hook closure.
- Material
- Fabric, metallic threads and embroidered beads
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- Fabric base
- Metallic threads
- Embroidered beads
- Post and hook closure
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's Embroidered Animal Brooch offers intricate craftsmanship at 39 CAD, but its out-of-stock status and delicate care requirements—spot cleaning with distilled water, avoiding perfumes before pinning, and storing in airtight containers with anti-tarnish strips—demand careful handling. The friction-only closure lacks a lock, risking loss if snagged, and the pin must be inserted at an angle to prevent bending, making this a beautiful but high-maintenance accessory for those willing to prioritize its preservation.
Verified claims
- Cleaning
- Spot clean with distilled water on a microfiber cloth; never submerge.
- Chemical Avoidance
- Apply perfumes and hairsprays before pinning to avoid discoloration.
- Tarnish Prevention
- Store in an airtight container with anti-tarnish strips or silica gel.
- Storage precautions
- Store in padded compartment or airtight container to prevent fraying and tarnish.
- Closure security
- No lock; friction-only closure risks loss if snagged.
- Pinning technique
- Pin bends if forced; insert at an angle and rotate to keep straight.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered Animal Brooch
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Flat embroidered turtle-shaped brooch photographed from above showing the decorated shell, head, and four limb shapes on a black fabric backing with gold and green beadwork.
- Overall silhouetteTurtle-shaped embroidered brooch with a rounded shell central body, a tapered head at the right, three visible limbs and a tail at the left-bottom, all mounted on a visible black fabric backing.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high) - Shell patternShell decorated with repeating concentric circular motifs formed from small tubular and round beads in green and blue tones, each motif edged with small gold seed beads; motifs arranged in a honeycomb-like tessellation across the shell.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.32 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high) - Head decorationTapered head outlined with gold tubular beads laid parallel to the head shape, with a small green bead detail suggesting an eye.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Limbs and tailLimbs and tail are filled with gold tubular beads oriented along each limb shape; the front-left limb and tail are visible extending left, and a rear limb is visible at lower right of the shell.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium) - Backing and edge trimBlack fabric backing visible as a narrow border around the entire brooch; edge finished with a row of small dark beads creating a defined outline between the beadwork and backing.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with a soft cast shadow to the lower right; even lighting from upper left highlights bead shine.
- Background and shadowSmooth light gray to off-white background with a distinct soft shadow cast to the lower right of the brooch indicating directional light.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting from upper-left producing specular highlights on the metallic and glass beads and subtle three-dimensional shading on the beadwork.
- Image crop and orientationBrooch centered and photographed from above with slight clockwise rotation so the head points toward the upper-right quadrant of the frame.
Colors
metallic gold· gold beadwork (head, limb fill, shell edging)#ABABABvivid green· green bead motifs within shellteal blue· blue bead centers and accentsblack· fabric backing and outlining beads#0C130B- Overall silhouetteTurtle-shaped embroidered brooch with a rounded shell central body, a tapered head at the right, three visible limbs and a tail at the left-bottom, all mounted on a visible black fabric backing.
- 02
Product
Rear-facing view of a small embroidered animal brooch showing a black fabric backing with a horizontal gold metal pin and clasp assembly mounted across it.
- Backing shapeBlack fabric backing cut to an irregular animal silhouette with ear-like projection at upper left and tail/limb projections at right and lower right.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Backing materialSoft matte black fabric with a slightly fuzzy or felt-like surface visible on edges and face.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Pin barThin straight gold metal pin bar running approximately horizontally across the backing; anchored at both ends to small gold fittings.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Clasp assembly - hinge endSmall rectangular gold hinge/fitting near the left-middle of the backing securing the pin bar.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Clasp assembly - catch endCurved gold catch near the right-middle of the backing holding the pin tip; appears rounded and polished.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Edge detailEdges of the backing show a thin lighter outline where fabric texture catches light, making the silhouette clearly defined against background.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.72 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio-style image with a light neutral background and soft shadow beneath the brooch; product centered slightly below image midpoint.
- BackgroundEven light gray background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast to the lower right of the brooch, indicating a light source from upper left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct photographed from above (top-down) showing the rear side centered in the frame with even studio lighting.
Colors
matte black· backing#0D0E0Dpolished gold· pin and fittings- Backing shapeBlack fabric backing cut to an irregular animal silhouette with ear-like projection at upper left and tail/limb projections at right and lower right.