iittala Toikka Alder Thrush 2014 Annual Bird

More about iittala Toikka Alder Thrush 2014 Annual BirdPerhaps the most stunning offspring of Toikka's imagination yet, the iittala Toikka Alder Thrush is honored as the 2014 Annual Bird. Toikka refers to this bird with the pet name "Kipo Kipo" in tribute to one of the talented creators at the Nuutajärvi glassworks in Finland, and when you admire the detailed craftsmanship of this bird, it's easy to see why...The milky opal glass of its plump body is flecked with brilliant color flakes, looking like a map of colors picked up from the lush fields, sandy shores and crystal clear waters it has flown over. Random in size, shape and placement, this complex coloring technique creates a rich texture that will emphasize the unique nature of these individually mouth-blown birds. Some of these raised flakes are made from an opalescent glass, a reflective quality that is carried up to the bird's slender, slightly turned head. Whether you collect the annual bird each year or are looking to start a new tradition, the breathtakingly beautiful iittala Toikka Alder Thrush will forever be one of your most prized possessions.

The birds of Oiva Toikka's 2014 collection are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland. With production limited to only one year, each handcrafted iittala Toikka Alder Thrush carries the signature “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi 2014” on its base to ensure authenticity.