Weekend Etsy Picks
September 6, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Accessories
My Weekend Etsy Pick for this week is probably something that not a lot of people have heard of…
Shawl pins have been used for centuries to keep shawls, wraps and scarves in place, as well act as a decorative accent. People have used metal, wood, bone among other things to create unique, decorative shawl pins.
Steve Elder of Oregon’s South 4th Woodcraft uses local wood to create his lovely handmade wooden shawl pins. The pins are hand-carved and then carefully finished to create a shawl pin that will last for many years.
They come in some charming shapes as well:
“Heart” pin, made …read more




