The emoji with the Unicode 1F9F7 is the
Safety Pin emoji. It is not a combined Unicode, but a standalone representation of a common household object. The emoji depicts a closed safety pin, typically used for fastening pieces of fabric or clothing together.
The primary and most common uses for the Safety Pin emoji are to represent the act of securing, fastening, or holding things together. It is often used in the context of sewing, fashion, or DIY crafts. On social media, it can be used to symbolize unity, solidarity, or security.
Beyond its literal meaning, the Safety Pin emoji can be used to represent positive sentiments such as unity, solidarity, and safety. For instance, it can be used to express the idea of holding things together in a metaphorical sense, such as maintaining unity in a group or staying strong in difficult times.
The Safety Pin emoji is not among the most popular emojis, but it holds cultural significance in certain contexts. For example, following the Brexit vote in the UK and the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, safety pins became a symbol of solidarity with immigrants and other marginalized groups. People wore safety pins to show they were a safe person to approach.
Related emojis include other household items such as the
Thread emoji (🧵) and the
Sewing Needle emoji (🪡), which are often used in similar contexts related to sewing, fashion, or DIY crafts.
In specific contexts, the Safety Pin emoji can have unique associations. For example, in the punk rock community, safety pins are often used as a symbol of rebellion and non-conformity. On platforms like Instagram, the emoji might be used in posts related to fashion, DIY crafts, or punk rock culture.