Kaija Aarikka was a Finnish designer and the founder of the beloved jewelry and home décor brand Aarikka, established in 1954. Trained as a textile artist, she began designing buttons before expanding into jewelry, where her playful, bold style quickly gained popularity. Aarikka's signature aesthetic features natural materials like Finnish wood, vibrant colors, and clean, rounded forms, often inspired by Scandinavian nature and folk traditions. Her work stood out for its joyful simplicity and modernist touch, blending craftsmanship with a strong visual identity. Under her leadership, Aarikka grew into an iconic Finnish design brand known for both fashion accessories and decorative objects. Kaija Aarikka’s legacy lives on through the brand’s continued commitment to timeless, nature-inspired design.
Kaija Aarikka
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aarikka Riemuraita Red / White Small Tin Jar
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aarikka Riemuraita Red / White Serving Tray
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aarikka Riemuraita Red / White Medium Tin Jar
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About Finnish Design
Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.