Vintage wooden brooch by the Finnish company Aarikka. A triangular form with hanging cords and beads, reminiscent of a bird in flight or a paper arrow with a tail. Warm toned wood, light, graphic and tactile.
Design & Form
The brooch is built around a sharp triangular silhouette softened by natural wood grain. Three corded tassels with wooden beads introduce movement and balance. The composition suggests several associations at once:
a stylised bird or fish,
an arrow or pennant,
a small kinetic object worn on the body.
This openness of reading is typical of Scandinavian design objects that sit between jewellery and miniature sculpture.
Material & Construction
Solid wood, hand-finished
Natural cord and wooden beads
Metal pin fastening on the reverse Lightweight and comfortable to wear, with a clear emphasis on material honesty rather than surface decoration.
Origin
Manufacturer: Aarikka
Country: Finland
Aarikka is known for translating folk motifs and abstract forms into modern, wearable objects using wood as the primary material.
Dimensions
Length (including tassels): approx. 7 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition
Minor natural patina consistent with age
Use & Styling
Works equally well as:
a subtle accent on a knit, coat or scarf,
a collectible example of Finnish design jewellery,
a small gift object with character and narrative.
Because of its graphic outline, it reads clearly even from a distance.
