Ladybugs aren’t bugs, they’re beetles and ‘Lady’ refers to the Virgin Mary and they were given the honorary name ‘Our Lady’s Beetle. They use aposematic coloration to signal their toxicity to would-be predators.They consume a lot of plant damaging pests and are considered desirable insects.

• 1.5″ x 1.25″
• Material : Cotton, felt, metal, sequins, and beads
• Handmade in India
• Produced in Small Batches by Artisans
• Slight variation in embroidery, size, shape and color is part of the handmade craft and may be apparent between pieces; this is not considered a defect but is celebrated as a mark of ‘made by hand.’