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THE CRAFTS GUILDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The craftsman began his career at the age of 13 or 14, when he would enrol as an apprentice with a master craftsman. The journeyman stage, which came next, required a certain degree of acquired skill and an approved apprentice’s examination.The itinerancy of a journeyman was a means to gain knowledge of new styles and techniques. Most Finnish journeymen travelled to Stockholm, but international St Petersburg began to exert its influence from the close of the 18th century. The degree of master craftsman required the completion of an accepted masterpiece, after which the craftsman was given the rights of a burghers and permission to follow his craft. The 18th century was a flourishing period for Finland’s crafts guilds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing: Suomen k\u00e4sity\u00f6n museo \/ Tuula Ollikainen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WEALTH AND TEXTILES AS POSSESSIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The value of personal property was based on precious metals and textiles. The textiles owned by poorer people consisted of clothing and only the most essential bedclothes \u2013 a woollen sheet or rag-weave cover for the mattress or bedstraw, a rya weave or coverlets. Parsonages and manors had dozens of bed-sheets, table napkins, pillowcases, as well as bench covers and tablecloths. The weavers of drills, or drillmasters, made tablecloths, napkins, and towels, but linen was also used for garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing<\/em>: Suomen k\u00e4sity\u00f6n museo \/ Anne Saarikoski<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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KNITTED MITTENS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Southern Karelia, on the islands in the Gulf of Finland and in the East Uusimaa region, the knitted mittens had geometric designs linking them to the knitted mittens of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The same designs also appear in the knitwear of Gotland. In the mid-18th century white knitted gloves became the festive gloves of commoner women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: Suomen k\u00e4sity\u00f6n museo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PAINTED DECORATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around the middle of the century the multi-coloured painted decoration of furniture became widespread in the \u00c5land Islands, and in the regions of Uusimaa, Southwest Finland and Ostrobothnia. Cupboards, chests, cradles, bunk-beds and grandfather clocks were decorated with painted wreaths, crowns and bridal pairs. Floral motifs became common towards the end of the century. Also church sleighs, horse-collars and harness parts were painted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: Pohjanmaan museon kuva-arkisto<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FORGED WEATHER VANES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Village blacksmiths made impressive forged weather vanes , which came into use in the 18th century. They were mostly in the shape of a dragon, lion or horse, or were modelled after the weather vanes of churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing<\/em>: Pirkko Ry\u00f6m\u00e4<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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KYYR\u00d6L\u00c4 POTTERY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The potters of Kyyr\u00f6l\u00e4 at Muolaa on the Karelian Isthmus were famous throughout the country. This particular craft dates from the 1720s, when Russian potters were resettled in the parish of Muolaa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: Suomen k\u00e4sity\u00f6n museo \/ Erkki Hiltunen <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE WOODEN BOAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wooden boats of Finland evolved over the centuries according to natural conditions. They are divided into two main classes: the wide and deep sea boats and the narrow and shallow river and lake boats. In the summer large “church boats” with 7-15 pairs of oars were used for often long trips to church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing<\/em>: Alfred Kolehmainen; Suomen kansallismuseon kuva-arkisto<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE LUXURY DECREES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the 17th and 18th centuries various kinds of imported fabrics were obtained for festive wear, particularly in affluent Western Finland. The government issued decrees on luxury items to restrict the right to buy costly imported goods. The common people were urged to return moderation and to wear homespun clothing. The luxury decrees were revoked in the early 19th century. The printed fabric.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CRAFTS \u2013 A JOURNEY IN TIME<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BEFORE CHRIST<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1970\u20132000<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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