Arts and crafts Helsinki

In a new boutique, a little different from the previous (tiny) one, contemporary design couple Aamu Song and Johan Olin showcase their creations (clothing, wooden toys and furniture, accessories...) inspired by the know-how of local and international factories, with a Nordic twist. It's a must-see to discover the work of these designers. You'll find pretty Russian nesting dolls revisited in wood with animal themes, for example, or beautiful wooden puzzles.

You have to enter this small, somewhat secretive store to realize just how close Japanese minimalist design is to Nordic design , in its clean lines and functional yet beautiful and timeless objects. The owners, a Japanese couple who fell in love with Helsinki, passionately present their selection of objects from different regions of Japan, the work of craftsmen who play with materials (wood, paper, leather, ceramics) to produce products of incredible natural elegance. Store online.

The vintage store of the famous furniture brand Artek. Permission to touch, even try, and above all to dream in front of these perfect realizations (with consequent prices) of the greatest Finnish designers. The shop is full of wonders and if you like furniture and interior decoration shops, you'll soon find yourself dreaming! If you are looking for something in particular, count on the sympathy of the salespeople, who will take the time to direct you. Lovers of design, this is also a great opportunity to discover Finnish art!

Superb traditional knives(puukko) made in Lapland. The Marttiini brand was created in 1928 by Janne Marttiini, who by then had become one of the country's leading metal craftsmen. In 1932, he won^1st prize in a national agricultural competition for one of his knives. Little by little, the business grew, and in 1942, the factory was built. The company's knives feature finely crafted wooden handles, making them a great gift idea. They also offer classic kitchen knives.