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Suomalainen koru - Finnish Jewelry - Finnish Edition
Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm ; Helena Pahlman ; Lars Pahlman ; Tuula Poutasuo ; Päivi Ruutiainen ; Timo Eskonen
Published by Tammi, 58 2016
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Moraine Books, Ruovesi, FinlandMoraine Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 120.00
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Discover a true piece of Finnish heritage. This book explores the most beautiful and interesting Finnish jewelry from the era of independence-ranging from cherished heirlooms and well-known favorites to unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. It also gives a c…lear look at the designers, goldsmiths, and makers behind them. It follows the evolution of jewelry from traditional goldsmith craftsmanship to contemporary pieces that blur the line between jewelry and art. After 1917, gold- and silversmiths who moved from St. Petersburg to Finland brought valuable skills that helped shape the field, seen in firms like A. Tillander. Between the world wars, tradition stayed important, but by the late 1930s the founding of Kalevala Koru marked a shift toward modern design. Finnish design jewelry really took off in the 1950s, when names like Bertel Gardberg, Eero Rislakki, Elis Kauppi, Börje Rajalin, Paula Häiväoja, and Jan Salakari introduced new ideas and helped build Finland's international reputation in the 1960s. Today, contemporary jewelry is less tied to national identity and draws more from global influences. The authors include goldsmith Esko Timonen, internationally recognized jewelry expert Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, collectors Helena and Lars Pahlman, Finnish design jewelry specialist Tuula Poutasuo, and Päivi Ruutiainen, who has written her doctoral dissertation on contemporary jewelry. The text is in Finnish only, but the book itself focuses on presenting the jewelry through richly detailed, beautifully composed photography. 312 pp. The dust jacket shows minor signs of wear.
