wool blanket HELSINKI BY Maarit Pöör

€ 495.00

This unique wool blanket collection, a collaboration between the Annala weaving mill in Finland and designer Maarit Pöör, honors the legacy of Nordic architecture. Each piece represents the pinnacle of Finnish textile craftsmanship, combining powerful design with enduring beauty.

“I studied at the University of Art and Design and lived in Helsinki for 20 years. During that time, the city became my home. Its streets, its atmosphere, and my memories of it have inspired me to create something truly unique.”

Maarit Pöör’s passionate connection to Finland is woven into the core of each blanket, creating products that tell a story of history and creativity in a modern way.

“This is a warm tribute to the city’s architecture: the elegant and fairytale-like atmosphere of Huvilakatu, the enchanting Art Nouveau buildings of Katajanokka, and Helsinki’s most important landmark, the Cathedral—specifically its green dome, which I was able to visit during my student years,” she explains.

Dimensions

150 x 180 cm, double sided

Weight 1.5 kg

Artist’s name is woven into the artwork

Maarit’s art is recognized by its original color palette and clear geometric forms. She draws inspiration from both Nordic and Estonian architecture. This fusion of architecture and textile design has now found a tangible new form through her collaboration with the Finnish company, Annala. “My goal was to combine a respect for historical architecture with modern textile design,” Maarit explains. “It’s as if we’re weaving the soul of buildings into a new, soft story on fabric. The result is a collection that is simultaneously traditional and fresh, bringing a timeless and warm harmony to a space.” Maarit’s work has earned significant recognition, with her pieces featured in numerous auctions and exhibitions, as well as esteemed private collections.