Artek Secrets of Finland: Easter Witch Vase iittala-taike-white-black the Kingfisher glass bird is

the Kingfisher glass bird is designed by artist Tarmo Maaronen and mouth-blown by a small team of skilled blowers

the simplicity and innovative technology captured by this four-legged stool is nothing short of iconic

Finnish little ones will go door to door with feather-decorated willow twigs as blessings to drive away evil spirits in return of treats

The clear version is a classic that allows visibility of stems for flower arrangements or whatever contents you choose

Artek Secrets of Finland: Easter Witch Vase iittala-taike-white-black the Kingfisher glass bird isPart of the FIN JPN collection, which celebrates 100 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan, the Secrets of Finland family is beautifully symbolic. Each of the handcrafted ceramic objects represents and celebrates a seasonal ritual on the Finnish calendar such as Easter, Midsummer, and St. Lucia Day. The sweetly simple yet expressive designs are meant to evoke the pagan past of Finland, and were achieved through close collaboration