{"product_id":"patsy-kane-nautical-monkey-fist-earrings-navy-white-twist","title":"Patsy Kane | Nautical - Monkey Fist Earrings: Navy \u0026 white twist","description":"Add a touch of maritime tradition to your style with our Monkey Fist Knot Earrings available in 14 vibrant colors. These lightweight, eye-catching earrings celebrate the timeless elegance of the monkey fist knot, a design steeped in nautical history and charm.\n\nOur Monkey Fist Earrings come packaged in our signature vintage chart lined tin. The monkey fist knot originated in the 1800s as a practical tool for sailors. Traditionally tied at the end of a rope, it was used as a weight to throw lines between ships or onto docks, ensuring secure mooring. Over time, the knot became a symbol of maritime culture, representing strength, resilience, and the enduring connection to the sea.\n\nPerfect for nautical enthusiasts or anyone looking to make a stylish statement, these earrings blend historical significance with contemporary flair. Choose from a wide range of colors to match your personality or outfit, and embrace the spirit of adventure wherever you go.\n\n Imported. 3\/8\" nylon cord knots on a base metal post.\n\n\n * Monkey fists originated as a maritime knot used on sailing ships. Sailors tied the knot around a heavy object to create a weighted end for heaving lines. \n * The knot is called a \"monkey fist\" because its rounded shape and protruding loops resemble a clenched monkey's paw. \n * The weighted knot made it easier for sailors to throw a line over long distances, allowing them to pass ropes from ship to ship or from ship to shore for docking or mooring. \n * The knot's association with sailors and maritime life has made it a symbol of strength, resilience, and resourcefulness. \n * Monkey fists have become a hallmark of seamanship, often used as a badge of honor for those who master knot-tying skills. ","brand":"Patsy Kane | Nautical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49884804415728,"sku":"310navywhite","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/6471\/2944\/files\/d6ce66bc74bc5e42d80f6a2b1f54d3c42d4301238dabfbaee7cef2430a1e0f3e.png?v=1782413605","url":"https:\/\/www.beachpeoplestudio.com\/products\/patsy-kane-nautical-monkey-fist-earrings-navy-white-twist","provider":"beachpeoplestudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}