Vintage inspired coloured wire brooch
£15.00
Embrace the past with this vintage-inspired WW2 brooch and add a touch of history to your style.
Measuring approximately 4.5cm in diameter, this intricate design is achieved by carefully twisting and knotting coloured wire around a durable metal ring. Vintage buttons add a touch of authenticity, creating a timeless accessory that stands out.
This brooch has been created from grey and yellow electrical wire, complemented by three green vintage buttons, adding a touch of historic charm to the piece. The brooch fastens securely with a silver steel brooch pin at the back, providing both style and functionality. The result is a one-of-a-kind accessories that celebrate individuality and showcase the creativity inspired by wartime necessity.
You can read more about the fascinating story behind these wartime make do and mend brooches below.
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Historical Significance:
Legend has it these brooches originated with the women working in the factories during WW2. At the end of their shifts, these women would collect off cuts of wire scattered across the factory floors, transforming them into a multitude of designs through simple yet skilful twisting and knotting.
These brooches, born from the ingenuity of women faced with wartime constraints, became more than just accessories. They symbolize a vital means of introducing variety and style to wardrobes severely limited by clothes rationing. The legend of their creation adds an extra layer of significance, showcasing the determination and creativity of those who found beauty in the midst of scarcity.
Regardless of the story’s details, these brooches stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of the WW2 era. Inspired by the resourcefulness of women who turned industrial off cuts into unique and cherished pieces, these accessories capture the essence of a bygone era.
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