A hand-painted claw hair clip in the form of an Emperor Silk Moth — the giant, dust-winged moth known for its dramatic markings and quiet nocturnal presence. Solar Eclipse's artists paint each clip individually, both sides, so the moth reads the same whether your hair is up in a twist, a bun, or a loose half-back. Not printed. Not stamped. Painted by hand, in small batches, in New York.
Made from biodegradable cellulose acetate — crafted from recycled wood pulp — with an extra-strong hinge that holds thick or fine hair for a full day without slipping. Designed in New York City by an all-female team, protected by international copyright, and available at $32. Charming, functional, and unlike anything else in the drawer.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
- Hand-painted, both sides: each clip is individually painted by Solar Eclipse's artists — front and back — so the moth looks correct from every angle. Small variations between pieces are part of the process.
- Original copyrighted design: an in-house illustration by the Solar Eclipse team, protected by international copyright — you won't find this moth elsewhere.
- Biodegradable cellulose acetate: made from recycled wood pulp, a plant-based material that breaks down in the earth rather than sitting in a landfill for centuries.
- Extra-strong hinge: engineered to hold thick, thin, curly, or fine hair through a full day without slipping.
- Designed in New York by an all-female team: small-batch production, considered from concept to finish.
- 100% recyclable and plastic-free packaging.
DETAILS
- Material: biodegradable cellulose acetate
- Hand-painted on both sides
- Original design, protected by international copyright
- Made in small batches
- 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging
- Designed in New York City by Solar Eclipse
THE BRAND
Solar Eclipse is a New York City-based hair accessories brand designed by an all-female team, quietly building a devoted following on the strength of one thing: hand-painted claw clips that treat the everyday hair accessory as an object worth attention. Every clip is designed in New York, hand-painted in small batches, and made from biodegradable cellulose acetate — a plant-based alternative to petroleum plastic. The designs are original, copyrighted, and often centered on natural imagery: moths, monarchs, birds, flowers. Beloved by anyone who wants to put their hair up without pretending they don't care what it looks like.
