{"product_id":"meet-hanachica","title":"Meet Hana_chica — The Story Behind the Handmade Jewelry","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;background:#edf7f6;border-left:4px solid #1b6f73;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the maker behind Hana_chica.\u003c\/strong\u003e A story of flowers, transparent resin, and jewelry made by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHana_chica is the handcrafted jewelry brand of \u003cstrong\u003eEmi Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known in our collection as Hanachica, her work brings botanical details, delicate wire lines, and playful shapes into pieces of wearable art. This page introduces the person, inspiration, and approach behind the earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho · Emi Robertson, the maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmi is the designer behind Hana_chica. In the personal introduction supplied with her jewelry, she describes resin jewelry as a hobby she began after moving from Japan to the United States. Her Etsy shop identifies her location as Estero, Florida. Her introduction pairs a photograph of herself with a look at her worktable, connecting the finished pieces to the person who creates them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat personal connection is central to understanding the collection: these are designs made by an individual maker, with choices about flowers, shapes, and details made as part of the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat · Handcrafted jewelry with nature inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmi describes her work as jewelry finished with transparent resin. Her range includes pieces using natural flowers, delicate lines formed from wire, and cute shapes used as motifs. The earrings in Marketplace239’s Hanachica collection show this approach through floral resin designs, heart shapes, and bow details. Her Etsy range also includes flower clusters, cherry blossom and hydrangea designs, floral wreaths, and cat motifs. Some designs incorporate Czech glass beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent resin lets the flowers and decorative elements remain visible. Rather than covering up the botanical detail, it makes those details part of the design. Individual listings show the particular pair, shape, colors, and accents available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen · A hobby that became a creative practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHana_chica’s story began with Emi making resin jewelry as a hobby after her move to the United States. In her own introduction, she reflects on a three-year period since that move and the start of her jewelry making. This is part of her personal account of how the work began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/Hanachica\"\u003eHanachica Etsy shop\u003c\/a\u003e dates its Etsy presence to \u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the shop’s online milestone; her own introduction describes jewelry making that began earlier as a hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere · Florida roots, local shops \u0026amp; online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHana_chica is part of Southwest Florida’s creative community. Her Etsy shop lists \u003cstrong\u003eEstero, Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her Etsy product listings ship from Fort Myers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketplace239:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hanachica-earrings\"\u003eHanachica Earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the pieces available here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoreshan State Park gift shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hana_chica jewelry is available at the park gift shop in Estero. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsofKoreshanStatePark\/posts\/attention-attention-attention-when-visiting-the-park-please-stop-by-our-gift-sho\/1507757448021906\/\"\u003eFriends of Koreshan introduced Hana-Chica Earrings by Emi\u003c\/a\u003e as the inaugural guest in its gift-shop feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral Artistry Studios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find Hana Chica jewelry at this local florist at \u003cstrong\u003e20041 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 11, Estero, FL 33928\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its online gift selection includes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.floralartistrystudios.com\/hana-chica-white-cat-stud-earrings.html\"\u003eWhite Cat Stud Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.floralartistrystudios.com\/hana-chica-black-cat-white-flower-adjustable-ring.html\"\u003eBlack Cat White Flower Adjustable Ring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtsy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/Hanachica\"\u003eEmi’s Hanachica shop\u003c\/a\u003e to explore her wider range and read her own introduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach location carries its own selection. Check with the gift shop or florist for the designs currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy · Jewelry made to bring pleasure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmi’s stated hope is that people will enjoy the earrings she designs. Her choice of natural flowers, fine wire details, and cheerful motifs gives that intention a visible form. The appeal is in small, considered details: the outline of a petal, a delicate curve, or a playful shape worn close to the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHana_chica offers a way to carry a little botanical beauty into everyday style, while knowing the name and story of the maker behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow · Flowers, wire, motifs \u0026amp; transparent resin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Emi’s own description of her process, transparent resin provides the finish across her work. Natural flowers become part of some designs; other pieces use wire to create flexible, delicate lines or draw on cute shapes as their motif. The photographed earrings show how these materials and ideas come together in the finished jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer Etsy descriptions explain that natural flowers can vary in color intensity and character, giving the finished pieces individual differences. She recommends keeping resin jewelry away from direct sun and ultraviolet light and wiping away moisture with a soft cloth before storage. Materials and fittings vary by design, so check the details of the particular piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer original introduction below includes her story and a photograph of her work area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4028\/0622\/files\/78_20251207021535.png?v=1790471201\" alt=\"Emi Robertson’s original Hana_chica introduction, with her photograph, worktable and explanation of her resin jewelry\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1754\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eEmi’s original introduction and description of her handcrafted jewelry.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an informational maker profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e To see the earrings themselves, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hanachica-earrings\"\u003eexplore the Hanachica collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanachica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67783018971438,"sku":"HANACHICA-MAKER-STORY","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4028\/0622\/files\/E6029465-8BA5-4C0B-A03D-301DD9D237B2.png?v=1790471201","url":"https:\/\/www.marketplace239.com\/products\/meet-hanachica","provider":"Marketplace239 LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}