Raija Uosikkinen 09/19/2009
 
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Another one of my favorite designers, this time finnish designer Raija Uosikkinen. I`ve not been able to find much information about her, but she worked for Arabia Finland in the 50s and 60s producing the most wonderful patterns and illustrations.

I`ve not been able to find the name on the casserole pattern, but the jam jars are called Pomona, and the dish at the bottom are from a series called Emilia.

I really love her crisp drawing style and bold colors.
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As my last posts have been porcelain themed, I`d thought I`d just continue and show you one more of my favorite norwegian pattern designers.

The two dishes above are of a pattern called "a la carte" by Figgjo, designed by Hermann Bongard.

Hermann also worked with Hadeland Glassverk and produced some beautiful glass pieces.

I really love this pattern, and always keep a lookout for it at my thrift market. Unfortunately it is hard to come by and often overpriced. But who knows, I might be lucky right?
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Kari Nyquist 09/15/2009
 
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Scored myself a beautiful Kari Nyquist plate at my local thrift market some time ago. I really love her illustrations, and her plates are such treasures.

This one is made as a commission for the Norwegian housewifes association in the 1960s. So cool!
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Illusive 09/12/2009
 
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The Illusive 3 book from Die Gestalten is currently out in the shops, and has some of my illustrations featured in it.

Can`t wait to get my copy and see the other illustrations featured there.
The Illusive books has always been my favorite illustration books! :)
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