{"product_id":"bronze-piwakawaka-pin","title":"Bronze Pīwakawaka Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e28mm × 26mm bronze Pīwakawaka pin weighing approximately 5.7g\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually made with a textured, hand-finished surface and an organic sculptural feel. Inspired by the lively little fantails that flit around my Mt Eden workshop, this small-batch piece of \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand bird jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a little character and movement to a shirt, dress, hat or bag — and makes a distinctive handmade gift for someone who loves native birds or jewellery with personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e28mm × 26mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.7g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually made and hand finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured surface with hand-worked detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin fitting on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and finished in Mt Eden, Auckland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNZ$95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each Pīwakawaka Pin is individually finished, subtle differences in texture and surface are part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every Pīwakawaka Pin exactly the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They come from the same design, but each one is individually finished by hand, so there will be small differences in texture and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry it on a linen or cotton shirt, a dress, sunhat or favourite bag. As with any pin, choose a fabric with enough structure to comfortably support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It makes a distinctive handmade gift for someone who loves New Zealand native birds, nature or jewellery that feels a little different from the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pīwakawaka Pin came from the pretty little birds that flit around the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have such an exuberant, lively feel about them — darting about, changing direction and never seeming to sit still for long. They always make me smile, so it felt very natural that one should find its way into this small collection of pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface texture is inspired by lino prints and hand carving, with marks cut into the form to give it that slightly graphic, handmade quality. I wanted the texture to feel visible and deliberate rather than polished away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a small piece of wearable sculpture with a very New Zealand starting point and plenty of movement and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67592848605497,"sku":"P-PIW-BRZ","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/Piwakawaka-Pinsq1.jpg?v=1791071059","url":"https:\/\/www.herbertandwilks.co.nz\/products\/bronze-piwakawaka-pin","provider":"HerbertandWilks Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}