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Originally founded by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino, this homewares, glassware and fur-
niture store maintains the simple design principle of its founders.
Arabiakeskus
GLASS, CERAMICS
Arabia refers to a whole district where the legendary Finnish ceramics company has manu-
factured its products since 1873. The complex includes an upmarket design mall, with sev-
eral intriguing shops, including a large Arabia/Iittala/Fiskars outlet. On the top floor the
Arabian Museo tells of the brand's history. Take tram 6 or 8 to the Arabiankatu stop or one
of several buses.
Iittala
GLASS
noon-5pm Sun)
Central outlet of Finland's famous glass manufacturer.
Marimekko
CLOTHING
Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
Finland's most celebrated designer fabrics, including warm florals and new designs, are
available here as shirts, dresses, bags, sheets and almost every other possible application.
Kalevala Koru
JEWELLERY
10am-5pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
Gold, silver and bronze jewellery with motifs based on Finnish history and legend.
Fennica Records
MUSIC
Fri, 10am-3pm Sat)
Secondhand and new CDs and vinyl from Suomi pop to jazz.
