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Posts tagged ‘Ali Blue’

Jun 19

Arabia Finland, Ali Blue Teapot

Arabia Ali Teapot

This is a piece I haven’t come across before.

The design of course is “Ali”, from Arabia Finland. The decor by Raija Uosikkinen and form by Kaj Franck. This is a large teapot, at least 4-6 cup capacity.

I love the gently tapering form and the overall balance of the design – made doubly impressive by the blue “Ali” variation by Raija c1960s for Arabia.

See my previous post on the work of Raija Uosikkinen HERE

 

Arabia Finland, Ali Blue Teapot

Arabia Finland, Ali Blue Teapot

Feb 13

Arabia Finland, Emilia Platter

Arabia Finland, Raija Uosikkinen

One of Raija's most coveted , and now most expensive designs to purchase on the secondary market is the beautiful "Emilia" which was produced c1957-1966. It features charming crisp black and white graphics of a whimsical nature - some purported to be about the daily life of Uosikkinen´s American aunt's life. Other motifs feature garden scenes, market scenes, and other depictions of daily life.

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