NOTE: Bracelets in all materials have been moved over to our bracelets page!
We have an online shop set up at
cafepress.com/organicjewelry where you can order various fun items with the poppy mandala and other designs on them. We've designed such goodies as: a clock, mugs, a hat, shirts, a metal lunchbox, an amazing wooden jewelry box with a tile top, a bike messenger style bag, and more! They take care of all the ordering, taking payment, returns, all that good stuff, so it's a separate deal from us. They get a cut from each item sold. What's really fun is that they print them one at a time, so if only one person orders an item, they'll have a one-of-a-kind product.
Please check it out, we're really excited about it!!!
A green and tan version of our poppy mandala design, printed onto short sleeved shirts!
They are available in
adult men's sizes L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL black 100percent cotton shirts.
We have sold out of S and M adult sizes. There are also a few
kid's large size.
Please click the text links for size charts; they seem to run just a touch on the big (and long) side.
Shirts are $12/each; 2XL and 3XL are $13/each. Zip-front hoodies will hopefully be following soon.
((All shirts below are currently out of stock; we hope to reprint them soon))
::The designs are shown here at 25% and are printed on black 100% cotton shirts::
Poppy mandala shirts!
The front has the word 'ORGANIC' below a poppy mandala symbol in red, green, and tan.
The mandala was inspired by the Czech art noveau artist Alphonse Mucha,
and was redrawn/reinterpreted by our very own Markus Wolff.
There is a small anatomical heart with a rectangle of spirals on the back upper center in red ink.
Please note:: We are in the midst of finding a new printer for our shirts...
-Short sleeved t-shirts in Youth Large, Adult S, M, L, XL are $13/each; $15 for 2XL.
Other shirt types and kids' sizes are sometimes available upon request.
-Spaghetti straped tank tops! In small and medium; $15/each.
-Long sleeve t-shirts are $18/each. No sleeve designs. In S, M, L, and XL. Only a few printed!
-Zip-up hoodies go for $38/each (Youth Large, S, M, L, XL or 2XL). The poppy mandala is on the back. Thick. They run quite big. An anatomical heart with spirals appears on the front left. It costs $5-$8/each for shipping.
Leafy shirts!
Dustin from Arkansas has suggested calling this shirt: The Green T. I love it!
A beautifully shaped green leaf graces the front with our bamboo crest on the back.
'Tis a leaf from a tulip-poplar, aka yellow-poplar, aka tuliptree.
Not a true poplar-it's actually in the Magnolia family, and it's Latin name is Liriodendron tulipifera.
I collected this leaf here in Portland and chose it for it's odd and beautiful shape.
The little leaves spell the words 'organic natural body jewelry'...
this can also be read as 'organic body' on the right side and 'natural jewelry' on the left side.
Markus drew the bamboo design based closely on traditional Japanese family crests, known as kamon. All sizes have now sold out!!!
This was an experiment to see if we can do more designs of limited edition shirts. That will keep those who get one of these exclusive designs to a select few who can know just how special they are. A little lesson in procrastination...
The 'I Am Not My Boobie' shirt!
This was essentially a shirt for Erica's zine I Am Not My Body (see below).
The front sported a set of anatomical breasts (during lactation, no less)...
while the back had a human vertebrae; the scientific lettering pointing to the void said 'I Am Not My Body.'
Both are sides were printed in white ink. These have now completely sold out!!!
We are now considering reprinting them due to all the sweet inquiries we've received...
however, as we dig limited editions, they will be a bit different...
perhaps light brown ink on dark brown and black shirts?!? Stay tuned...
Silver belt buckles with poppy mandala
The fanciest darn belt buckles you'll ever see. Made of sterling silver,
and sporting our poppy mandala design that has been laboriously hand sawn. You'll be the envy of all your friends!
These are in the $100/each range. Ask to be placed on the wait list for these hot commodities.
Jewelry boxes
Round wooden boxes with either a carved and painted sun or Dayak designs, or
amazing juniperwood burl boxes (this one SOLD, but we can get similar ones, and even round ones)...
Hairsticks and combs
Chinese base metal hairpins. Only $10/each.
We have multiples of the first three designs only; the rest are singles.
The 7th one over (which looks like a fan) and the last one (twisted) have SOLD.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
Thai thick silver spiral hairsticks are $24, $26, $30, $30, and $30/each respectively.
The bottom two hairsticks have now SOLD.
Silver hairsticks with spiral tops!
Click on the above scan showing just the top decorations to see a full size image of the whole hairsticks.
Prices are based on weight and current silver pricing, and range from $20-$30/each.
All the spirals above except the type shown second ($28/each) have SOLD,
but we regularly get more, just ask!
Also, we often have a few other designs available that are not shown here.
Our poppy bud silver hairsticks!!! We were pretty excited to get these in.
Erica has had similar ones she wears herself, but we were unable to find any more.
We were finally able to get these ones shown custom made for us.
Please ask to be placed on our wait list as these are currently SOLD OUT.
The next batch might actually be a white bronze with silver plating to cut down on costs.
Bone hairsticks with twisted spiral tops. $4/each.
Drilled holes at the top make for ready accessorizing and personalization!
Long wooden abstract owl (available) and frog (SOLD) hairsticks. $10/each.
To view a double life-sized image showing details of the animals, please click the above scan.
Two black horn hairsticks with subtly different bamboo patterns; both have diagonal tops.
The top version has less length on the taper for hair, and has parallel node sections with tiny pits.
The bottom version has more length, and the node sections are zig-zagged. $15/each.
Horn combs are back in stock!!! $8/each.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view one posted at real size.
Wooden hair combs from Oaxaca, Mexico. $12/each.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view one posted at real size.
A (brass?) Sumatran hair ornament with little red bead, flower, and leaf designs set on springs ($30).
We only have this one piece! Please click on this small image to view one at full size.
Beautiful Asian hair ornaments made from gold colored foil (brass? tin?)
with leaf and flower designs, set on springs so that they wiggle with any movement.
Click on the thumbnails above to view images at full size.
First shown is a hairstick with leaf and ribbon shapes, only $5/each.
Shown second are two views of small flowers with one leaf ($8/each-only one left!).
Shown last are ones with clusters of strips of foil like ribbons ($10/each-SOLD).
Wood spirals
Six single pieces of striped ebony wooden spirals for use as pendants.
$12/each piece. Sorry, kids, there are no true pairs here!
Blacklights
Portable battery-operated mini blacklights (long wave UV light).
These cuties also have a built in tiny flashlight and hand strap.
Useful for identifying amber and copal, as well as observing out the fluorescence of different stones (such as sodalite, fluorite, or some opals), the brown parts of horn (!), locating blood or other bodily protein stains (ew!), checking the validity of money orders, seeing if your friends have false teeth, obsessively removing lint, or finding scorpions in the desert.
Uses 4 AA batteries (not included). $15/each. Cheap!
For you techies: the length of the wavelengths of light were measured in Angstroms,
which are being phased out for the term nanometers (one thousand millionths of a meter).
Visible light ranges from approximately 400nm (violet) to 700nm (red).
(1 Angstrom = .1 nanometer) (1 micron = 1000nm)
In old-school Angstroms, the spectrum we are concerned with here goes from:
125 to <2,900 Angstroms is short wave or far ultraviolet light (kills bacteria; used for sterilizing; dangerous to human eyes);
2,900 to 3,200 Angstroms (rays that make humans tan and sunburn);
3,200 to 3,800 Angstroms is long wave or near ultraviolet light (used in blacklights; invisible; not harmful to human eyes);
4,000 (violet/purple) to 7,000 (red) Angstroms is seen by humans as visible light;
>7,000 Angstroms is infrared light (invisible to the human eye).
Blacklights can range from 3,200 up to 4,500 Angstroms. Thus this overlap into the spectrum of our visible light range we are able to see as a purplish light; keeping in mind, however, that most of the light these emit is invisible.
Ritual fabric and cloth bags
Shipibo (Brazilian tribe) ritual cloth with ayahuasca-influenced patterns.
It is around a foot square, and has a grey-ish light purple hue. $30.
Clicking on this image will take you to a larger version, though still not life size.
Black fabric bags from Thailand with various embroidered elephant designs on the fronts.
The small one is posted at life size, and would be great for a wallet with its one pocket/section $6.
The medium bag is more purse-sized, and is posted at half size. It has two different pockets. $22.
Oval fabric-covered boxes
Five oval boxes (shown stacked up) that can nest inside each other. $25/set.
The largest measures approximately 4-3/8" on the short side,
5-3/4" on the long side of the oval, and 4" tall.
They have black patterned Chinese fabric on the outsides.
Photo shown is a thumbnail only showing them stacked one upon the other and is not at life size.
Buddhist ritual objects
Nepalese base metal tantric diety figurines
(in the yab-yum position) are $5/each.
White Tara Tantric Buddhist hand-painted artwork, mounted in gold and blue cloth.
Note some scuffing on the left-hand side of the painting. $30.
Please click this thumbnail to view a cropped image posted at life size.
Tribal tattoo instruments
Four Burmese pressure-fit tattoo instruments in carved wooden boxes. $150/one set.
The instrument itself disarticulates and consists of a long split 'needle' bar made from one piece of metal (brass?), a hollow shaft, and an elaborately cast heavy counterweight. Each pressure fits into the other, but most have a little bit of wiggle, which could be taped to make for a tighter fit.
Please click on these thumbnails to view larger images; however, none are at life size.
The first set is still available; the second, third, and fourth sets in the group photos have SOLD.
For an excellent article about the types and meanings of these counterweights, as well as general information on Burmese tattoo designs, symbols, and history, please see "Tattoo Weights from Burma" by Noel F. Singer in Arts of Asia magazine (March-April 1988), Volume 18, Number 2.
These come inside carved wooden boxes with slots for the three sections, and a hole for ink.
The wooden box measures around 2-3/4" by 2-3/4" by 12" in length.
Please click on the image of the box to view a version at life size.
New Dayak carved wooden stamps, used in lieu of a stencil in Borneo style tattoo work, are occasionally available, as well as bronze Burmese counterweights (often depicting characters from Burmese mythology-as shown in the kits above). The stamp pattern is shown on the left, which might have been traditionally used with ash or lampblack. On the right, the back 3-D handle is shown, and depicts an aso dragon-dog often seen in Dayak carvings, beadwork, and tattoos.
We used to carry wooden Borneo (Kayan Dayak), bronze/brass Burmese (Mon tribe), and wooden/bone Micronesian (Yap) tattoo instruments made from traditional tools, materials, and methods. We do expect to carry these items again soon.
Bones and shells
Raccoon ($25) and coyote ($40) skulls.
Please click on these images to view larger versions (not to scale).
Hollow bone stash boxes with scrimshaw and colored crushed stone elephant, frog, beetle, or koi patterns.
These happen to be cylinders around ≤1-3/8" in diameter, though if you are considering wearing them as plugs, please note that they are very long in length, they are made of several elements that have been glued together, and that the lids are loose and will come off unless something such as beeswax is used to make them have more of a grip.
We have two of each design, and would prefer to sell them as pairs instead of as singles. $30/pair.
Fronts are shown first, followed by a back side, side view, and an opened box.
Nautilus shells cut in half to exhibit their amazing natural spiral geometry. $25/half.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view a splendid image at full size.
As these are delicate, they must be sent by Priority Mail and we strongly suggest adding insurance.
White hollow dentalium shells were highly valued by Native Americans,
and used extensively in trade and ornamentation.
These are mildly taper shaped, and are $3/whole ones (SOLD), and $1/sections.
Stingray spines with sharp barbs! Small like the upper piece shown. $10/each.
Whole polished cow horns from India average approximately 9" long. $10/each.
These would be great for displays that also contain horn body jewelry,
or lined with beeswax and used as traditional drinking horns!
Click on these small images to view larger images; the second image will be shown at life size.
Mild extra shipping fee may apply due to their weight and size.
We've been out of whole polished cow horns for a long time; they are now back in stock!
Water buffalo horns are also occasionally available, but are longer and a bit more expensive.
Real horns - probably goat, though sheep have not been ruled out. $20/two pieces.
Great for costumes and mask-making! Just one pair left.
Other horn and bone items such as:
teeth, boar and warthog tusks, baculum, ribs, tapers, talons, hairpipes, and quills
can be found on our horn and bone jewelry page.
Mounted butterflies and other insects: AVAILABLE
Blue Morpho butterfly in a brown wood and glass frame. $50.
Please click to view a version posted at life size.
A dozen butterflies mounted in
an unusual triangular wooden frame. $50.
Click through to view a larger version of this image.
Iridescent green and blue frog beetles!!! $18/frame - now discounted, please ask.
Photo is close to, but not exactly life sized. Note antenna issues.
There are two per box, set in 4" by 5" Riker mount cases.
Mounted butterflies and other insects: SOLD
The ones shown below have SOLD, and are thus only samples of what we can offer;
they do not reflect our current inventory, which comes and goes.
Sets of two butterflies in smaller squarish wood and clear glass frames, are $15-20/frame-SOLD.
No two are identical; just ask about different colors or species!
Set of ten iridescent green Anomala grandis beetles in a crescent moon shape, nicely mounted in a 6-1/2" by 6-1/2" shadowbox with a black frame. $35-SOLD.
Click on these thumbnails to view larger images of the box as a whole and a close-up of a beetle.
Photos are not life sized.
Odonata dragonfly with iridescent wings!
Mounted on white in a 5" by 5" shadowbox with a nice black frame. $25-SOLD.
Click on this thumbnail to view a larger image; these photos are not life sized.
New Guinea penis gourds: AVAILABLE
Penis gourds from New Guinea (also known as phallocrypts, skin pas, koteka, or holim).
These are made in a wide variety of shapes and designs, with woven fiber, shells, paint, seeds, feathers, and other bead decorations. Some are straight, some are curved; each one is unique.
They generally run from around $20 (tiny kid's sizes),
to $30-$50 (normal adult sizes as shown),
up to $60-$80 or more/each (really elaborate, large, or unusual).
Note that additional shipping costs of a few dollars will apply;
these are not very heavy, but bulky, as extra padding must be used.
Four Papua New Guinea penis gourds with painted woven fiber zig-zag decorations in natural pigments;
several have attached beads and shells. Prices on these range from $35-$40/each.
The gourds shown in the third position and on the far right have SOLD.
Please click this thumbnail-sized image to view a larger image (not at life size).
New Guinea penis gourds: SOLD
All of the examples below have already SOLD.
They remain posted as examples of the variations we encounter.
Note that these are posted smaller than life size.
Click on the smaller thumbnail images of the single gourds to view them in all their glory.
New Guinea penis gourd (aka phallocrypt, koteka, or holim) with a painted animal face.
$56. SOLD. These images are only thumbnails and are not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
New Guinea dark penis gourd (aka phallocrypt, koteka, or holim) with feathers.
$56. SOLD. This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
Unique New Guinea penis gourds (aka phallocrypts, koteka, or holim). $65/each. Both have SOLD.
Please click the thumbnail-sized image to view scans done at real size.
Shown are three medium gourds ($35-40/each). These have SOLD.
Click on this thumbnail to view a larger scan. This photo is not life sized.
Click here for a digital photo of even more examples;
however, this also does not show them at full size.
New Guinea masks
New Guinea coconut masks, made by women and often hung in their cooking areas. $65-70/each.
They all have a lot of fiber 'hair' as the central one shows, but most was tied back for the photos.
They have woven fiber noses that are in an open loop form so that septum jewelry can be inserted.
These images are only thumbnails and are not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
Necklaces
New Guinea woven natural fiber string and shell necklaces. $50/each.
The left-hand necklace does not come undone at the top and requires a smaller noggin'.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
A huge five-tiered unengraved collar style necklace from South China. $165.
It has been made from hollow base metals, and is surprisingly lightweight.
Please click these smaller images to view larger versions that show more detail.
Torque style necklace. Only $60.
Please click this thumbnail to view an image posted at life size.
Although sold to me as Tharu tribe, Nepal (and they were bought via Nepal),
I have seen torques in this form attributed to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
This collar is made out of a stiff metal, and thus the gap does not open easily.
It has wrapped string near the top, which shows the age and wear of this old piece.
Beaded African bracelet mounted on leather ($20-SOLD) and necklace ($45).
I do not know the exact origins, but my best guess would be Masai for the bracelet,
and South African for the necklace
(perhaps Zulu or Ndebele tribe based on the white color and style similar to their traditional rope necklaces).
The necklace does not have a clasp nor opening, and is made for someone with a smaller head (perhaps for a child?). Click on this image to view one posted at real size.
Baltic amber necklace composed of raw polished free-form chip beads.
This is a large and heavy necklace: 3.75 ounces (106.5 grams) total! $50.
Please click this thumbnail-sized image to view one posted at life size.
Old and ancient collectable beads
Each set of beads is presented first as a whole, then as a close-up to show detail.
Please click on each thumbnail below to view a larger image. These photos are not to scale.
Provenance will be made available to the buyer. These are on consignment; please call for details.
Each comes in a glass-topped Riker mount display box.
Early Chinese or Dutch: African trade beads, circa 1800. These rustic "7-Up" bottle green beads include a big, round bead which is approximately 27mm across while the other beads are fairly uniform at approximately 15mm. The strand is approximately 33" long and has 55 beads in all. $150 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Early Cornelian d'Aleppos: Venetian, circa 1800 African trade beads. Three round beads and 32 cylindrical beads, ranging from approximately 17mm - 22mm with white centers. On an approximately 27" waxed string. $150 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Dark Cobalt Pressed Beads: European (Czech?) African trade, early 20th century. Faceted, so dark blue that they appear black, rounded beads on a waxed string. Beads are fairly uniform at 17mm. The strand is approximately 27" and there are 50 beads on it. $115 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Cobalt Faceted and Tapered Beads: European (Czech?) African trade beads. Uniform in texture, color and sizing. Nice blue beads more "refined" than most. The strand is approximately 29" in length and it has 18 beads on it measuring approximately 38mm each. $135 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Feather Beads: Late 19th - early 20th Century African trade beads. These beads are cylindrical and on a nylon filament, the strand being approximately 26" in length. There are 33 beads in all, varying from approximately 14mm - 26mm. $90 + 2 pounds shipping.
Old Ethiopian Cobalt Beads: Little "O's" with big holes. Each bead varies in hues of dark blues, diameter and thickness. The length of the strand, which is on cotton thread, is approximately 70", the smallest bead being approximately 10mm, and the largest 15mm. $70 + 3 pounds shipping.
Batik and other fabric stamps
Afghanistani/Pakistani big wooden fabric stamps. $20-$25/each.
These look great in display cases! They measure around 5" to 8".
Image is not shown at life size; please click on this thumbnail to view a larger version.
The top three have now SOLD; the bottom one is still available for $20.
Click on the thumbnail above to view more examples of fabric stamps from Afghanistan. ALL SOLD.
These are not technically batik stamps, as they are used by being dipped in dye, not wax.
Afghani wooden fabric stamp with a floral motif. $15 - SOLD.
We can get more batik and other fabric stamps, though most are often square. Just ask!
Red knotwork cloth
A red cloth with a simple Celtic knotwork border that could be used as a sarong or tablecloth ($25),
and a huge 82-1/2" by 97" red cloth tapestry or wall-hanging
with a swirling black Celtic dragon four-based knotwork pattern we like to call a knotstika ($30).
Please click these thumbnail-sized images to view larger versions (although still not at life size).
Chinese women's lotus (footbound) shoes
There is a wide range of quality and styles of Chinese women's lotus shoes.
Some are old, though a few reproductions can be found that are less expensive.
Three pairs of Chinese women's lotus shoes for bound feet.
$100 top pair; middle pair $150-SOLD; $150 bottom pair.
Both side and bottom views are shown for one shoe out of each pair.
Please click these small thumbnails to view images at full size.
O-ring kits
Black rubber (nitrile/Buna-N) o-ring kits, hardware store style are $22.
382 or 407 pieces (availability varies, as does the overall layout and color of the case, as shown above).
1/8" to 1-3/4" I.D.'s. An extra shipping fee of $1-2 will apply.
I Am Not My Body zine
Sold out! Really!
The first issue of I Am Not My Body, a limited edition publication (333 copies)
for fans of extreme tissue modification and the medical culture.
This issue contained articles on stretching, cutting, scars, organic material, and more.
#1 was published in March 1996, though the covers that Erica personally printed read Summer 1995.
Sold out!
The second issue of I Am Not My Body (limited to 500),
was published in Spring/Summer 1997, was available for $3,
and included information on trephination, hand deformations, extremes, tooth modification, and implants.
The third issue should have been out in 2002 (whoa!).
It will feature circumcision (both male and female), skull stretching, tube pedicles, natural abortion, and more!
Dayak tribe designs on cloth
Currently sold out! Ask to be placed on the waitlist...
This patch measures 7-1/2" square and was available for $4.
It is a Kenyah Dayak pattern from Borneo and is green and white on black.
This image is shown smaller than life size.
Our latest acquistions are showcased over on our new page for a few months before they make it over here.
You might also want to glance at our twilight page that contains amber, jet, and silver jewelry
such as pendants, torcs, and necklaces with Nordic and Celtic designs. Good stuff!
