{"product_id":"barrette-viking-ovale-entrelacs","title":"Oval Viking Interlace Barrette","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Pattern Held by its Frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis oval \u003cb\u003eViking hair clip\u003c\/b\u003e encloses its \u003cb\u003einterlace\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barrettes-bijoux-cheveux-vikings\" title=\"Viking Hair Clips \u0026amp; Jewelry\"\u003ecollection of Viking hair clips and jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an open circular pattern rather than a closed oval, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-cercle-runique-dragons\" title=\"Runic Circle and Dragons Viking Hair Clip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erunic circle hair clip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Hair Clip Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is not just a line around the pattern: it plays a mechanical role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA rigidified plate:\u003c\/b\u003e the contour prevents twisting under the tension of the pin—a flaw often found in open plates when worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA sharp silhouette:\u003c\/b\u003e the jewelry stands out in the hair instead of blending in with irregular edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInternal voids:\u003c\/b\u003e hair passes between the ribbons, which lightens the look despite the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOval format:\u003c\/b\u003e wider than it is tall, it follows the curve of a bun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same density without a frame, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-noeuds-serres-pique\" title=\"Tight Knots Viking Hair Clip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etight knots hair clip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique silver finish alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Hair clip and through-pin, two pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHold:\u003c\/b\u003e Bun, braid, half-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Relief interlace in an oval frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and hairsprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo go further:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deep Meaning\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-cercle-runique-dragons\" title=\"Runic Circle and Dragons Viking Hair Clip\"\u003eRunic Circle and Dragons Viking Hair Clip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-noeuds-serres-pique\" title=\"Tight Knots Viking Hair Clip\"\u003eTight Knots Viking Hair Clip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-allongee-tete-dragon\" title=\"Elongated Dragon Head Viking Hair Clip\"\u003eElongated Dragon Head Viking Hair Clip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57900706857342,"sku":"14:771#408","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/barrette-viking-ovale-entrelacs-ambiance.jpg?v=1787430187","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/barrette-viking-ovale-entrelacs","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}