{"product_id":"wood-leather-brooch-aarikka-finland","title":"Wood \u0026 leather brooch | Aarikka Finland","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRare early brooch by \u003cstrong\u003eAarikka Finland\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from wood, leather and metal fittings. A black leather bar holds several hanging rows of wooden beads, arranged almost like a small mobile.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is one of its best details. They shift between deep teal, dark sea green, petrol blue and muted graphite, with the natural wood grain visible under the colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch belongs to the bold wooden jewellery language that made Aarikka recognisable in Finnish design. The shape is playful and controlled: a strict black leather top, then loose chains of round wooden beads that move gently when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be worn on a coat, wool jacket, plain dress, black knitwear or linen. It has the spirit of 1970s Finnish design: natural materials, graphic structure and a slightly theatrical silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Aarikka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAarikka was founded in Finland by Kaija Aarikka and became known for wooden jewellery, sculptural objects and clear Nordic forms. Early Aarikka jewellery often used wood in unexpected ways, turning simple beads and shapes into pieces with strong identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Aarikka\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: circa 1970s\u003cbr\u003eItem: brooch\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: wood, leather, metal\u003cbr\u003eColour: black leather, teal green, petrol blue, dark graphite\u003cbr\u003eMaximum length: 9.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\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 signs of use consistent with age, mainly on the leather and metal fittings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Collectors and Wearers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare early Aarikka brooch with an expressive shape and unusually rich colour. Suitable for collectors of Finnish vintage jewellery, Aarikka wooden jewellery and Scandinavian design from the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aarikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54540416418133,"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_Wooden_Leather_Brooch_Beads_Teal_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1785934990","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/wood-leather-brooch-aarikka-finland","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}