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Draped in design: Exploring Finland’s textile art at EMMA

Just outside Helsinki, the Espoo Museum of Modern Art (EMMA) invites visitors into the world of Finnish textile artistry, where bold patterns and innovative techniques have shaped both fashion and design.

Arts & culture Architecture

Peek into one of Finland’s most famous buildings, in Paimio

Created by renowned Finnish designers and architects Alvar and Aino Aalto, Paimio Sanatorium was built between 1929 and 1933. Our video visits this world-famous Finnish architectural landmark.

Life & society Travel

Where Finnish snow-how meets “Wow!”

Try ice sculpting, join an icebreaker cruise or bathe in a snow sauna. These destinations combine snow-how with hospitality.

Arts & culture Film

Finnish actor Alma Pöysti believes in curiosity, compassion and communication

For the award-winning actor Alma Pöysti, culture is a force to be reckoned with. It helps people understand each other in a polarised world in at least four ways, she says.

Business & innovation Design

Finland’s Nokia Design Archive reveals the human stories behind your favourite phones

Prototypes and personal stories reveal how Nokia’s designers shaped the mobile age. We visit the Nokia Design Archive to learn more.

Christmas Design

Finnish knit design adds playful elves to festive socks

These cheerful elf-patterned colourwork socks infuse holiday spirit into your every step.

Christmas Modern Christmas

Find Finnish gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season

Our Christmas gift guide highlights meaningful pieces by Finnish brands: thoughtful, well-made and designed for everyday happiness.

Arts & culture Design

How Finnish glass design enchanted the world and keeps evolving

From kitchen cabinets to museum displays, Finnish glass design turns everyday objects into timeless art. Our reporter visits Finland’s last remaining glassworks and explores how a small country became a powerhouse of modern glass design.

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