The world’s newest equestrian craze started in Finland. Hobbyhorsing is creative, inventive and independent – all qualities that attract designers, as well.
Design nation Finland also becoming illustration nation
Helsinki Design Week, September 7–17: Design means more than simply ceramics and other household items. We talk with Kustaa Saksi, one of many gifted Finnish illustrators you should keep your eye on.
There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people
A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.
Finnish companies are producing new fibres, fabric and fashion from old clothes. Discarded textiles find new life as clothing, accessories or even flooring material.
