Mir Jansen's Nordic Visit 1

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Arriving in Finland

Arabia

Kim Simonsson Arabia designer

Studio of Kim Simonsson with work in progress

Designs by Kati Tuominen Niityla Arabia

Iitala factory shop at Arabia

Iitala glassware

Katarina Siltavuori of Gallery Norsu

Studio of Ylva Wilhelmina Franzen

First view of Fiskars

'Its Beautiful Here' Textile Show, detail, at Fiskars

'Its Beautiful Here' Textile Show, detail of textile doll, at Fiskars

International Design show, detail of furniture design, at Fiskars

International Design show, detail of bowls with sculpture, at Fiskars

View of Harakka Island studios

Harakka Island studios, exterior view

Virpi Vessanen in studio,Harakka

Virpi Vessanen's studio

Howard Smith's House, exterior

Howard Smith signing his book

To find out more on Mir Jansen's (Programme Manager, Yorkshire ArtSpace Society) visit and impressions of the region view her blog.