AARIKKA -
In 1954, Kaija Aarikka was about to graduate as a textile designer.
She wove and sewed a dress of natural colour for herself. However,
she was unable to find adequately stylish buttons. So, she bought
some wood and began carving them herself. The buttons became
an instant hit and started Kaija´s busiest and most important spring.
Together with her husband, Erkki Ruokonen, she founded the family
business Aarikka Oy.
Today, Aarikka is a globally recognised brand and an inseparable
part of the history of Finnish industrial design. The story of Aarikka,
which began from a button fifty years ago, continues today as a tale
of courage, joy and creativity.
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ALVAR AALTO - 1898-1976 - Finland
One of the century's landmark figures in the renewal of architecture
and interior decoration. Known for his bentwood furniture that has
sold millions worldwide. His emphasis on organic forms played an
important role in humanizing international style. He initially worked
as an exhibition designer and later turned to architecture and
furniture design in 1923 and 1925 respectively
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JUST ANDERSEN (1884-1943)
This designer designed for George Jensen before going out on his
own.
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