Showroom Celebrating creative outcomes
COMPILED BY SILJA KUDEL
BEAU-TEAFUL BREWS New Nordic teas are a symphony for the senses. “Saimi” container by Laura Itkonen.
SCE NT OF SCAND I NAVIA
Crafty collective
PHOTOS HANNAKAISA PEKKALA AND COURTESY OF THE COMPANIES
UU… LA LA!
NuTe birch jars play a tactile prelude to a fragrant burst of nettle and liquorice. €13
LO O KING TO B U Y offbeat design straight from the makers? UU is a new Finnish collective that runs an online sales platform for distinctive items from furniture to jewellery. The curated collectibles are designed by a mix of established names and rising stars.“Finland has a history of design classics, but to keep our traditions alive, we need creative channels to reach design lovers. Our goal is to revolutionise small-scale production. It’s much easier to build momentum by uniting as a collective,” says CEO Hannakaisa Pekkala. LOVI NG SPOON F UL
Book nook
Sweet genius: Just dip T-spoon in hot water and enjoy instant herbal happiness. €9
NAIL THE NORDIC LOOK
€27.95 from Cozy Publishing
There’s one thing Scandinavians master impeccably: exercising restraint. Piia Kalliomäki has authored a “how to” guide to Nordic style featuring minimalist Finnish homes photographed by Pauliina Salonen.
PE R FECT MATC HA
Supertea is a multicultural blend of minimalist design, Nordic berries, and Far Eastern flavours. €6
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