which was announced in summer 2022
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 10:23 am
Juva Handicraft Centre and Taito Shop were closed on 31 January 2013 and long-time employee Marjo Kaartinen transferred to Taito Eastern Finland Mikkeli Handicraft Centre. Four looms remained in Hildur for the use of independent weavers, Kaartinen was still responsible for the warping of these looms and organised the summer activities of Hildur's Vinttigalleria. You can also ask her for advice on weaving the fabrics for Juva's national costume.
Since then, the Juva Handicrafts Association has actively organised summer exhibitions and winter activities in Hildur. The people of Juva can look forward to, among other things, the annual Christmas sales of craftsmen, overseas data which at best continue throughout the Christmas period. There are currently no looms in Hildur, weavers have to turn to the community college. Products made by craftsmen have been on sale, open craft fairs have been organised and craft exhibitions on different themes have been held in the attic.
The Juvan risti jewelry inspired the design of a knitwear collection with the same theme, which was announced in summer 2022. The collection includes a yoke sweater, wool socks, a beanie, a headband, mittens and leggings. You can buy both ready-made knitwear and instructions for making them from the artisans. The artisans' chair Mirja Lantiainen was responsible for designing the cross pattern and preparing the instruction booklet, and Mirja Sepponen from Mikkeli was responsible for designing the smaller patterns. Anne Holm was involved in calculating the stitch counts for different sizes. She also made the sample shirts. Since then, Anne has made dozens of Juvan risti shirts, socks and mittens.
Since then, the Juva Handicrafts Association has actively organised summer exhibitions and winter activities in Hildur. The people of Juva can look forward to, among other things, the annual Christmas sales of craftsmen, overseas data which at best continue throughout the Christmas period. There are currently no looms in Hildur, weavers have to turn to the community college. Products made by craftsmen have been on sale, open craft fairs have been organised and craft exhibitions on different themes have been held in the attic.
The Juvan risti jewelry inspired the design of a knitwear collection with the same theme, which was announced in summer 2022. The collection includes a yoke sweater, wool socks, a beanie, a headband, mittens and leggings. You can buy both ready-made knitwear and instructions for making them from the artisans. The artisans' chair Mirja Lantiainen was responsible for designing the cross pattern and preparing the instruction booklet, and Mirja Sepponen from Mikkeli was responsible for designing the smaller patterns. Anne Holm was involved in calculating the stitch counts for different sizes. She also made the sample shirts. Since then, Anne has made dozens of Juvan risti shirts, socks and mittens.