Vintage 1970s Wooden Dutch Clogs Figural Brooch Floral Novelty Folk Art Retro

Wooden clog brooches like this were a staple of European folk art markets in the 1970s and 1980s.

A miniature pair of carved wooden Dutch clogs, tied together with a twisted jute cord and mounted on a bronze-tone safety pin. Each clog has a hollow interior with a small applied flower detail — painted petals in white and red with a yellow fibre centre.

The back shows natural wood grain with a lacquered finish. A small, cheerful piece that reads as a folk find rather than mass-produced novelty.

These work well pinned to a denim jacket, a canvas tote, or a casual wool coat. The scale is small — about 3 cm across — so it sits neatly on a collar or lapel without overpowering. It also displays flat on a shelf or pinboard alongside other small folk objects.

Details

• Type: Brooch
• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Material: Carved wood, jute cord
• Size: 3 × 2 × 0.5 cm (each clog)
• Marked: No
• Closure: Safety pin, bronze-tone, functioning
• Style: Folk art, figural

Condition

Good · Normal age-related wear to lacquer finish; painted floral details intact; safety pin functions correctly.