Oval Viking Interlace 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
A Pattern Held by its Frame
This oval Viking hair clip encloses its interlace within a solid outline that runs around the plate. Most other models in the range end at the ribbons themselves; here, the jewelry has a distinct silhouette, and the frame makes the whole piece more rigid. A pin passes through the plate and secures the lock of hair. Find it in our collection of Viking hair clips and jewelry.
For an open circular pattern rather than a closed oval, see the runic circle hair clip.
What Sets This Hair Clip Apart
The frame is not just a line around the pattern: it plays a mechanical role.
- A rigidified plate: the contour prevents twisting under the tension of the pin—a flaw often found in open plates when worn.
- A sharp silhouette: the jewelry stands out in the hair instead of blending in with irregular edges.
- Internal voids: hair passes between the ribbons, which lightens the look despite the frame.
- Oval format: wider than it is tall, it follows the curve of a bun.
For the same density without a frame, see the tight knots hair clip.
Specifications
- Material: Antique silver finish alloy
- Assembly: Hair clip and through-pin, two pieces
- Hold: Bun, braid, half-up
- Pattern: Relief interlace in an oval frame
- Maintenance: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairsprays
Did you know?
The six ornamental styles of Viking art can be dated, and the frame is often the clue. In the Jelling style, during the 10th century, ribbon-beasts were housed within clean borders and regular compartments; a century later, in the Urnes style, any frame had disappeared and the animal became a free line running from one end of the support to the other. An archaeologist can thus date an object to within a few decades simply by looking at whether the pattern is enclosed or loose.
📖 To go further: Discover our guide to Viking symbols.
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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 sets it apart from the other knotwork barrettes?
Its frame: the design is enclosed in a solid oval border, whereas most of the other plates end at the ribbons themselves. The piece therefore has a clean silhouette.
Does a frame change how well it holds?
Yes, a little: the border stiffens the plate and keeps it from bending under the tension of the stick.
Is the inner design openwork?
Partly: the gaps between the ribbons let the hair show through, but the frame is solid.
How do I clean it?
A dry cloth. Avoid hairspray and styling sprays, which dull the patina.
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.
