This handcrafted hair pin is made from Magnolia wood. It has a clear dark brown grain that contrasts the lustrous white/grey sections with a touch of spalting near the top.

 

Magnolia trees are familiar to many of us for their amazing display of flowers in the Spring. This versatile wood is often used in cabinetmaking, furniture, joinery, and much more. This particular piece was pruned from a beautiful tree in 2019 that still stands happily in a nearby village 2019. It is light in colour with greenish grey steaks in a fine pale grain. It makes for a strong but lightweight Fork.

 

Measurements:

 

16.0 cm Long

 

2.3 cm Wide