Authentic vintage hair barrette from the 1980's beach-coastal fashion boom. During this period Taiwan was the global hub for manufacturing mass-market jewelry and novelty hair good exported to US retailers like Goody.
1980's beach-coastal aesthetic barrette made of natural seashells layered over a textured textile backing.
The barrette is pink in color and features a 3-D molded marine shells.
The shells are secured onto a braided macrame cord or woven raffia fabric base. The cloth trim lines the outer edge of the structural core.
Spring clip works fine. Barrette is stamped "Made in Taiwan" which dates it.
Condition is beautiful.