Arabia x Novita Sock magazine (svensk & engelsk text)
Språk: svenska och engelska7 Bröder, Nalle, Venla, Woolly WoodArabia is one of Finland's best-known and most loved brands. Arabia tableware has had a strong place in the everyday life and celebrations of Finnish homes for almost 150 years.Woollen socks and Arabia porcelain are an integral part of Finnishness. They both take us back in time – to our memories and those moments in the past that made us who we are now. At the same time, they anchor us firmly in the present day, because memories are made in the here and now, a coffee mug in hand and woollen socks on your feet. The designers of this bookazine were inspired by the patterns of Arabia tableware, highlighting their richness and beauty in this unexpected union of porcelain and woollen socks. The bookazine contains 15 stunning sock patterns for experienced knitters and adventurous beginners. MyrnaThe Myrna pattern, designed by Olga Osol in the 1930s, was named after American movie star Myrna Loy. The rococo-inspired coffee set was patterned after a German transfer print featuring a flower and finished with gilt edging. Osol wanted Myrna to be a set which could bring a touch of festive class to even the modest homes of the era, and it became one of the most popular sets in the entire history of Arabia. Myrna was in production from 1937 to 2005 PastoraaliEsteri Tomula’s Pastoraali design is full of details. The pastoral scene depicts a country girl and boy looking at each other with love and affection, surrounded by birds, butterflies and large flowers. Designed in the 1960s, the pattern has featured in various dishes and ornaments including trays, vases, candlesticks and plates. It continues to be used in Arabia’s dishware. ValenciaThe bold and blue Valencia pattern is among the most famous designed by Ulla Procopé. Designed in the 1960s, the Valencia patterns were hand[1]painted onto the dishes before glazing by skilful painters. The coffee and tea sets and serving dishes of the series were designed by Procopé herself FasaaniFasaani, designed by an unknown designer, is Arabia’s oldest decorative pattern, mentioned in their very first price catalogue in 1877. The rich pattern is a European variation of Asian hand[1]painted porcelain patterns. The main source of inspiration was China where the pheasant was considered the symbolic bird of the empress. Arabia’s Fasaani dishware was made in various colours including brown, green and different shades of blue. It was in production from 1876 to 1950 PetronellaDesigned by an unknown designer in the 1950s, the delicate Petronella pattern consists of the red outlines of flowers and leaves. The simple pattern was featured in the EP dish set designed by Greta-Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman. The Petronella dishes were in production in 1951 and 1
