Handmade wooden brooch by Aarikka Finland, named Helmilintu (Finnish for Pearl Bird). The design has a compact, graphic shape: a mustard yellow curved wooden body, a round bird head, small golden details and a row of bright gold beads along the back.
Design and Materials
Maker: Aarikka
Origin: Finland
Model: Helmilintu, Pearl Bird
Material: painted wood and metal
Colour: mustard yellow with gold tone details
Technique: handmade
Type: brooch
Length: 6.2 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, as expected with vintage jewellery.
How to Wear It
This Aarikka brooch works well on wool jackets, cardigans, linen dresses, scarves, berets or simple coats. Its small scale makes it suitable for regular wear, while the bird shape gives it enough character to stand out.
For Collectors
Aarikka wooden jewellery is strongly linked with Finnish design culture, especially pieces that use bold colour, rounded wooden forms and clear silhouettes. Helmilintu is a charming example: small, recognisable, handmade and visually direct.
