Pig & Hen
ABOUT PIG & HEN
Pig & Hen is a bold and refined Dutch jewelry brand that combines sustainability with unique design. Our handmade jewelry is crafted in Amsterdam from premium marine rope, stainless steel, gemstones and precious metals, ensuring that each piece can withstand all weather conditions and last a lifetime. Our designs are inspired by the rugged and enduring nature of our materials, and we strive to create pieces that are as unique as the individuals who wear them.
Pig & Hen; designed and made in Amsterdam.
OUR LUCKY NAME
In the early 1600s, Dutch explorers set sail to unknown parts of the world, eventually boasting the largest naval fleet on Earth. With some serious sea legs, they discovered new lands and ways of life – all the while overcoming oceans of obstacles along the way.
To protect themselves from bad luck, mariners inked tattoos of a pig and a hen on their feet because crates of pigs and hens were oftentimes the only items left floating after a shipwreck.
The sailors believed a pig and hen tattoo would help them not only survive the strongest of storms, but also allow them to float back safely to their beloved homeland.
