Symmetrical Double Knot Viking Barrette
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Alloy, antique silver finish |
- For: women & men (adults)
- Antique-silver alloy, two-piece barrette and hair stick
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
Just Right Even When Tilted
This Viking hair clip is constructed as a mirror image: every knot on the left side finds its exact reflection on the right, on either side of an axis marked by a small lozenge. The advantage is not just aesthetic — a hair clip is worn at the back, often slightly tilted, and a symmetrical pattern remains right no matter the angle. The gaps between the interlacings allow hair to pass through. Find it in our collection of Viking hair clips and hair jewelry.
For a deliberately asymmetrical composition, see the dragon hair clip.
What Sets This Hair Clip Apart
A perfect mirror image is rare on this type of piece, where most patterns have a specific reading direction.
- No wrong way to wear it: the only one in the collection that cannot be put on upside down.
- A marked axis: the central lozenge provides a reference point and closes the two halves.
- Openwork: hair passes between the ribbons, which lightens the plate without reducing its width.
- Tolerance to tilting: the real asset of a piece of jewelry that you cannot see while putting it on.
For another piece with a central axis, see the triquetra hair clip.
Specifications
- Material: Alloy with antique silver finish
- Mounting: Hair clip and slide-through pin, two pieces
- Hold: Bun, braid, half-up
- Pattern: Two mirror-image, openwork knots
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairsprays
Did you know?
Bilateral symmetry structures a large part of Scandinavian goldsmithing, and for a technical reason: the pieces were cast in bivalve molds, two clay half-shells assembled together. A symmetrical pattern is more reliably removed from the mold and better tolerates a slight misalignment between the two valves. Manufacturing constraints therefore shaped taste — as is often the case in decorative art, the form follows the tool before following the idea.
📖 To learn more: Discover our guide to Viking jewelry.
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Brooch or hair barrette: which one to choose?
| Type | Where it is worn | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Garment brooch (fibula) | On a cloak, a shawl, a coat or a jacket lapel. | These are the largest pieces in the range. Six close with a straight pin and a clasp; two are penannular: an open ring locked by the tension of the fabric, with no spring to wear out. |
| Barrette with a hair stick this product | In a bun, a braid or a half-up ponytail. | Two pieces: the plate sits on the hair, the stick goes through the lock and holds everything in place. You need enough hair for the stick to go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain. |
| Light barrette or clip | On medium-length hair, including fine hair. | The filigree models have a small chain that holds the stick; the flat barrettes close with a clip and need no minimum length. These are the most discreet pieces and the easiest to put in. |
| Medallion barrette | Flat on a half-up ponytail or a low bun. | A solid disc that sits on the gathered lock instead of going through it. It is the shape that needs the least hair length, and the only one that shows a scene rather than an ornament. |
How to wear it
There is no size to choose, but you need enough hair. These pieces hold by the lock they go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain.
How to put in a stick barrette, in three steps: gather your hair into a bun or a half-up ponytail, place the plate over it, then slide the stick into the left slot, through the lock, and out through the right slot. The lock caught between the two holds everything, not a spring.
The sticks on their own (moon, leaves, sword) go straight into a twisted bun, without a plate. The fuller the bun, the better they hold.
Clip barrettes need no minimum length: they are the only ones suited to short or fine hair.
If it slips: add a discreet hair tie under the plate to give the stick something to go through. The four filigree models also have a small chain that holds the stick, so it does not fall if it comes out.
Care: dry cloth. Avoid water, hairspray and styling sprays, which dull the finish and build up in the hollows of the metal.
What exactly is symmetrical?
The two halves of the plate: every knot on the left side has its exact mirror image on the right, on either side of a central axis marked by a small diamond motif.
Why does symmetry matter on a barrette?
Because it's worn at the back of the head, often crooked without you realizing it. A symmetrical design still looks right even when it's slightly tilted.
Is the design openwork?
Yes, the gaps between the ribbons let the hair show through, which makes the plate lighter.
Is there a right way up?
No, it looks the same either way thanks to its symmetry.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
