iittala Limited Edition 2011 Toikka Woodpecker

More about iittala Limited Edition 2011 Toikka WoodpeckerWith only 200 made in total, this limited edition bird is a special treat for collectors. The 2011 Toikka Woodpecker is a tall bird with colorful plumage—a spectrum including a reddish orange tuft at the top of its sandy brown head, a shimmering blue beak, and a tawny speckled breast that leads round to zebra-esque patterned wings. A metallic luster graces the body of the bird, creating a delicate and intricate effect. When light shines through, a soft brown can be detected, but when looked at straight on, the bird appears a gunmetal grey. Exclusive to only a few retailers, the Woodpecker was designed for the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA (USA).

The Toikka Woodpeckers by Oiva Toikka are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland. Each handcrafted iittala Toikka Woodpecker carries the etched signature “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi” on its base as well as its individual number out of 200, a mark made to ensure its authenticity.