Wholesale Orders

Q: Our Butterflies

NO BUTTERFLIES ARE HARMED. We source our butterflies from aviaries and butterfly farms around the world. The types of butterflies we use only live a few weeks. After they naturally pass away, the aviaries collect the wings to sell. The money that the aviaries get from selling these wings is then put back into reforestation, helping to preserve the natural flora and fauna of those areas. As pollinators, butterflies and moths are extremely important to ecosystems by maintaining plant reproduction and biodiversity.

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Last Updated: February 24, 2023

Monarch and Mariposa Wholesale Terms and Conditions

These WholesaleTerms and Conditions apply to purchase transactions (“Orders”) between Monarch and Mariposa, LLC (“Seller,” “us,” “we,” or “our”), and a wholesale buyer (“Buyer,” or “you”). The Terms of Service located at monarchandmariposa.com/policies/terms-of-service, and Privacy Policy located at monarchandmariposa.com/policies/privacy-policy are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

Wholesale Discount Prices

1.1 Wholesale discounted prices are available to customers that will be reselling our products to the consumer through an established retail store or web site. We reserve the right to verify eligibility.

1.2 Current Prices are located on the line sheet that we will provide upon request.

Minimum Order

2.1 The minimum Order is $300.00 USD total of all items plus shipping.

Ordering Process

3.1 Wholesale items can be ordered or re-ordered in person or by contacting MonarchAndMariposa@gmail.com.

Payment Terms

4.1 Credit Card, PayPal, and Venmo: We accept credit cards including MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. We also accept Paypal and Venmo.

4.2 Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.

4.3 Payment is due before shipment. We will send an invoice for remaining balance plus shipping costs (or just shipping costs if paid in full) when the order is ready. We will ship within 7 (seven) business days of receipt of payment.

Lead Time

5.1 Items are made to order. Typically Orders are ready for shipment within 3 (three) weeks. Certain feathers or hardware may take longer to source, but this will be communicated to the Buyer at the time of sale. If you have a rush order please let us know and we will use commercially reasonable efforts to try and get your order out as soon as practicable.

Shipping

6.1 All Orders are shipped via UPS. We are happy to work with you if there is another shipping method (USPS/FedEx) that you would prefer to use. We will not ship via any method that does not provide detailed tracking.

6.2 Shipping costs are determined at the time of shipping and these costs are passed on to the Buyer.

6.3 You will receive a packing list with your Order.

6.4 We do not ship international orders at this time.

Shipping Errors / Damaged Goods

7.1 All shipments are FOB Shipping Point.

7.2 Any claims for damages must be made directly with the carrier immediately. Seller is not responsible for any delay or damage caused by the carrier.

Returns and Exchanges

8.1 Our products are handcrafted from natural feathers and wings, meaning each piece is unique and may vary. All items are made as close to original design as possible. We will not accept exchanges due to these variations.

8.2 Please notify us of any defective products within 7 (seven) days of receipt of shipment. We will then either issue a credit or send a replacement product at no cost. If Buyer does not provide notification of defects within 7 (seven) days, no refunds will be issued.

Intellectual Property Rights and Exclusivity

9.1 Seller owns all rights and title to the Monarch and Mariposa™ brand and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to all trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets (“IP Rights”). Seller will not and does not transfer or assign any of its IP Rights with an Order or shipment of an Order. A Buyer shall not use the Monarch and Mariposa™ IP Rights without explicit written and signed permission from the Seller.

9.2 Seller will not enter into an exclusive agreement with any one Buyer.

9.3 We may offer exclusive designs or exclusive products within our discretion. Upfront payment and sufficient lead-time is required for exclusive products.

Where Do we get our wings and feathers?

We source jewel beetle wings from a protein farm in Thailand. They eat the beetles as an eco-friendly alternative to meat and the hard outer shell wings (called the "elytra") would otherwise go to waste.

Jewel beetles have been used in fashion for centuries and the elytra are incredibly durable, with some dresses from the 1700s surviving in museums today.

NO BUTTERFLIES ARE HARMED.

We source our butterflies from aviaries and butterfly farms around the world. The types of butterflies we use only live a few weeks. After they naturally pass away, the aviaries collect the wings to sell. The money that the aviaries get from selling these wings is then put back into reforestation, helping to preserve the natural flora and fauna of those areas.

As pollinators, butterflies and moths are extremely important to ecosystems by maintaining plant reproduction and biodiversity.

Our feathers are sourced in two ways: 1) Certain birds, like peacocks and quails, naturally molt and we have connections with bird owners who collect the molted feathers; or 2) The feathers are the by-product of other industries and would otherwise go to waste.

Where art and nature unite

Who we are

In 2022, we founded Monarch and Mariposa while sitting on the couch one weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, discussing Sam's beautiful new invention of butterfly wing cuff bracelets and how we wished more people knew you could give butterflies a second life.

From a spark of an idea, today our mission is to inspire others to repurpose nature and reduce waste. We do that by creating jewelry and accessories using ethically and sustainably sourced plants, bird feathers, butterfly wings, and beetle wings.

Join us in discovering the next stage of nature's lifecycle. Explore our collection, wear unique pieces, and share your story of art, ethics, and profound love for nature's beauty.