{"product_id":"aarikka-finland-designer-kaija-aarikka-rare-early-wooden-brooch","title":"Aarikka Finland | Designer Kaija Aarikka | Rare Early Wooden Brooch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"66\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eRare vintage brooch by Aarikka Finland, circa 1960s. The form is made by the founder of the brand, deisgner Kaija Aarikka. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eA warm, early piece of Finnish wooden jewelry with moving rows of orange wooden beads and an unusual decorated brass top bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThe brooch has a lively hanging structure: three vertical strands of round wooden beads are linked with small brass loops, so the piece has gentle movement when worn. The colour sits between burnt orange, coral and soft red, with natural wood grain visible through the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eThe most distinctive detail is the fixed brass upper part. It is decorated with a pressed linear pattern, adding a small architectural accent above the loose bead strands. This type of ornate brass element is uncommon for Aarikka and is usually associated with very early pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eThe beads are rounded, tactile and slightly varied in tone. Their rhythm gives the brooch a playful but still elegant look, somewhere between folk jewelry, early Finnish modern design and handmade studio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eMaker and Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eMaker: Aarikka, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eDesigner: Kaija Aarikka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003ePeriod: 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eMaterial: wood and brass toned metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eTechnique: handmade and hand assembled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eLength: 6.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eLight, natural signs of age may be present, but the brooch is clean, complete and ready to wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eFor Wearing and Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eA strong early Aarikka piece for collectors of Finnish wooden jewelry. The decorated brass top makes it more unusual than many later Aarikka brooches, while the orange bead chains give it enough presence to work well on a jacket, dress, knitwear or scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aarikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54309562220885,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Aarikka_Finland_Kaija_Aarikka_design_brooch_terracotta_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1783372979","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/de\/products\/aarikka-finland-designer-kaija-aarikka-rare-early-wooden-brooch","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}