Solid Silver Brooch by Juhls Kautokeino

This is a fantastic heavy cast silver brooch by the respected Juhls Kautokeino that pays homage to the 'Sun Cross'. This symbol comes in many different variants and are some of the oldest historical symbols - originally used by Finnish-Ugrian peoples in northern Russia. These embellished the belt but had a practical feature as well as an attachment for knifes, scissors, keys etc, as well as a "needle tent" [nállugoahti]" which is a container for sewing needles. Here the belt ring has a regular needle attached at the back and serves as a brooch. It is made of 925 Sterling silver. History:- Since 1959, Juhls Sølvsmie has been based in Kautokeino on Finnmarksvidda and was the first workshop for silver jewellery in Finnmark. Over over time the workshop has developed into a pearl of personal architecture. What lies behind, is an urge to create something beautiful as well as an irrepressible joy in working. The Juhls family express themselves in several forms within the craft and art world, however making jewellery has become the most important, with each item still made entirely at the workshop in Kautokeino. This is how the family manage to maintain a sustainable and ethical production environment; both in terms of the environment, the Norwegian culture, and the community they are a part of. Together, the family are committed working collectively to sustain their professional pride and maintain a strong focus on good craftsmanship