ARABIA
ARABIA Krokus Teapot
ARABIA Krokus Teapot
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It is a phantom masterpiece crocus of Finland's leading tableware manufacturer ARABIA. Crocus is a kind of iris flower. There are two types of Crocus teapots, black and white and color versions, but this is the black and white version. Crocus is a series that was manufactured for only two years from 1978 to 1979. In recent years, reprints of mugs, bowls and 17 cm plates have been produced.
However, the reproduction version is made in Thailand and has a sweet form, and the canister, cup & saucer, teapot, etc. seen in the original Crocus are not reproduced. It is a popular item even in the home country, and it is becoming rare to see it in the vintage market. Due to its rarity, the market price is high. The teapot is a collector's item with a royal presence among crocuses.
■ Details Manufacturer: ARABIA / Arabian Form Design: Peter Winquist / Peter Winqvist
Pattern design: Esteri Tomula / Esteri Tomra Age: 1978-1979 Country of Manufacture: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Extremely Good Condition)
This product is a dead stock product. A thread is slightly seen in the hill. There is also a spot of browned color on the lid during baking during manufacturing. In addition, the bottom is slightly curved toward the mouth side. All are due to storage and manufacturing processes, and are in mint condition with no history of use.
■ About Esteri Tomra
Esteri Tomura (1920-1998)
Born in Helsinki. Her father, who was a university professor, bought a villa in the countryside called Urjalan in the northwestern part of Helsinki. be done. Esteri Tomura has a congenital dwarf disease and initially majored in pottery at Aalto University of Arts in Helsinki, but due to physical and physical reasons she was unable to handle clay satisfactorily. Therefore, he gave up the path of pottery and sought his own expertise in design. After joining ARABIA, he will hone his skills as a pattern designer with Laija Uosikkinen, who became a lifelong friend. While Uosikkinen preferred abstract and geometric patterns, Tomra seeks the origin of his designs in Finnish flowers, which were the original scenery of his childhood. Tomra, who created masterpieces in spite of physical handicaps, has something in common with Birger Kaipiainen, who designed the timeless classic Paratiisi while suffering from polio.
