{"product_id":"kitka-brooch-by-kaija-aarikka","title":"Kitka brooch by Kaija Aarikka, Aarikka Finland","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMuseum level early Aarikka brooch from the Kitka series, designed by Kaija Aarikka. This is one of the early forms that helped define Aarikka’s jewellery language: wood, metal, movement, clean sculptural shape and a strong sense of Finnish modern design.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch has a long narrow form, almost like a stylised leaf, shuttle, boat or seed pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour and Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is deep red with a dark cherry and wine tone. The surface shows the natural texture of wood under the colour, which gives the brooch more depth than a flat painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitka series belongs to the early history of Aarikka jewellery. A brooch from this series is represented in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finna.fi\/Record\/musketti.M012:H2015013:27\"\u003epermanent exhibition\u003c\/a\u003e of the National Museum of Finland, which makes this model especially interesting for collectors of Finnish design and Aarikka pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Kaija Aarikka\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Aarikka\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Kitka\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s to 1960s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: wood, metal\u003cbr\u003eItem: brooch\u003cbr\u003eLength: 8 cm\u003cbr\u003eColour: deep red, dark cherry, burgundy tone\u003cbr\u003eCondition: very good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are light signs of age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Wearing and Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kitka brooch is a strong example of early Aarikka design. It is wearable, but also has clear collector value because of its early date, recognisable form and museum connection. It works well on a coat, wool jacket, linen dress or scarf, where the long shape and deep red colour can stand out without looking heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aarikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54518535094613,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Aarikka_Finland_Kitka_Brooch_Wooden_Jewelry_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1785707563","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/kitka-brooch-by-kaija-aarikka","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}