black-winged dragonfly captured in Laos silver

black-winged dragonfly near Luang Prabang, Laos

There were so many different dragonflies in Laos. These ones with black wings looked like black orchids tumbling in the breeze. Below is a necklace inspired by these beauties, the pendant was purchased in Luang Prabang and is typical of Laotian-style silver work:

silver dragonfly made in Laos with green peacock pearls