Finland

Vases designed by Alvar Aalto. The famous glass vases are produced at the Iittala Glass Centre (Iittala; tel. +358 [0]204 39 3512; e-mail shop.iittala@iittala.com) using the traditional mouth-blowing technique. Vases may also be purchased at the Humppila Glass factory shop (Humppila; tel. +358 [0]204 39 3517; e-mail shop.humppila@iittala.com).

Marttiini knives. Finland's most famous knife manufacturer. The handles and leather sheafs are all handmade. Available at: Marttiinin Wanha Puukkotehdas, in Rovaniemi close to Arktikum (Vartiokatu 32, FIN-96200 Rovaniemi Puh; tel. +358 16 330 3390).

Willow products from Marjamäen Pajutila. Visit Marjamäki willow farm (Marjamäen Pajutila, Hanuri-Topin tie 35, 36200 Kangasala; e-mail pajutila@marjamaenpajutila.fi), where various handicraft products are made of willow and other types of wood.