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Many models from the past are still in production today. Iconic Finnish furniture can be found in cool interior design shops and antique shops alike. Artek, the furniture company founded by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino in , carries both a classic and contemporary collection. Artek manufactures the majority of its products in Turku, Finland, where Aalto furniture has been made since the s. This beautifully-curated shop showcases the longevity of Artekfurniture and gives a second life to timeless designs.
Well-worn multi-hued stool60s spiral on top of each other to create artful installations alongside other gracefully ageing classics from the past. A unique Nordic climate results in colourful and nutrient-rich super foods which grow under the midnight sun.
Finns have long championed the importance of eating locally-produced, organic and natural foods, and strict environment practices mean you can rest assured that the food here is both safe and sustainable.
Check for Luomu organic and Fair Trade labels and of course products that are made in Finland. Wild herbs, game, fish, berries and mushrooms — fresh or dried — can be bought from beautiful old market halls and specialised shops.
Old market halls are the best place to go and find authentic Finnish foods — seasonal, of course. Just to name a few. You can also just opt to sit in one of their cozy cafes and watch the world go by. All old market halls in bigger cities sell locally produced Finnish delicacies with great pride and love. The concept is ambitious, but it works. Pretty much everything is organic and produced locally in Finland, with the strictest standards in animal and human rights.
And it certainly is that. A pioneer in the field of eco-trade, the first Ruohonjuuri Shop was opened in central Helsinki in Long gone are those early days when the majority of the customers were hardboiled vegans and conscientious hippies. The one tiny shop has grown into a chain of eleven stores around Finland.
These days Ruohonjuuri offers their varied clientele a diverse range of high quality, fresh, environmentally responsible, organic, and fair trade products that range from quality food to natural beauty care and cleaning products for the home. Slow Fashion has a natural home in Finland where a reverence for nature, simplicity and timeless design are at the heart of the culture.
There are second hand and antique shops all over Helsinki as well as several popular flea markets where you can find high quality clothing, furniture and collectibles. There is an exciting renaissance in craft brewing and distilling around the world and Finns are making a name for themselves with their own local brands.
Small batch artisanal breweries and distilleries are a natural compliment to the Slow Food Movement which aims to preserve regional culinary traditions. Having never lost its connection to the past or its pioneering spirit, Finland is well positioned to produce unique products that evoke both nostalgia and a sense of adventure. The cuisine of Finland is built on fresh and natural ingredients gathered straight from the sea, the lush of the land and the deep green forests.
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