"Alphonse" Gargoyle Brooch

This brooch is an exact replica of the famous gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

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Entirely hand-embroidered with cannetille thread, Japanese beads, and rhinestones on a suede background, this brooch is an essential accessory for elegance! It even comes with a blue cotton pouch.

Carrying messages and attention, brooches have a charming appeal for any occasion.

They can also be a thoughtful gift in tribute to Notre-Dame Cathedral. The embroideries are entirely handcrafted using an ancient Indo-Pakistani technique with cannetille thread

These brooches are delicate. Avoid rubbing and water!

To keep them for a long time, store them carefully in their lovely pouch.

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Sophie Cano lives in Paris. She has had a highly couture career alongside Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and the renowned Karl Lagerfeld.

From these encounters, she has developed a taste for detail and the excellence of artisanal work.

She draws inspiration from her travels to discover traditional craftsmanship, marked by exchanges and sharing.

During one of her journeys, while visiting an Indian embroidery workshop, she got the idea to create her own brand.

It came to life in 2016. The result of this unique combination? A collection of accessories designed as joyful and precious moments of life.

Designed in Paris, the collections are manufactured in India by passionate artisans. Craftsmanship and human relationships are deeply embedded in the DNA of Sophie Cano Paris.

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✔Artisanal craftsmanship
✔Exclusive to Notre-Dame de Paris
✔Brass metal pin back
✔Blue cotton storage pouch

✔ Web exclusive

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