Arabia Christmas plate 1978 From the myth of Kalewala

Arabia Christmas plate 1978 with the motif From the myth of Kalewala belongs to the very first year in the series, which began precisely in 1978. This gives this Finnish Christmas plate a special place for collectors and for those who are fond of Nordic design with history. The motif unites winter, storytelling and village life in a scene that feels both adventurous and calm.

On the plate is seen a snow-covered village surrounded by dark spruce forest silhouettes and light winter trees. In the foreground lies a church and a smaller bell house, while several horse-drawn sleighs move through the landscape. The illuminated windows create warm small points of light in the blue-grey winter tone, and it is precisely the contrast between the snow, the forest and the golden details that gives the motif depth. The hand-painted gold decoration is seen both on the rim, in the stars and in the year 1978, where it adds a fine touch of Christmas atmosphere to the image.

The design is executed by Raija Uosikkinon, and the visual language suits the story From the myth of Kalewala beautifully. The motif has a folk-like and almost legendary character, where the sleighs, the church and the dense trees create a scene that leads the thoughts toward Finnish winter, tradition and old stories. It is an Arabia Christmas plate that works both as wall decoration at Christmas time and as an atmospheric part of a collection of Arabia Christmas plates.

The plate is made of stoneware, which gives a robust and solid body. With a diameter of 23 cm it is not only decorative, but also usable as a plate, for example for lunch or a smaller serving during the Christmas days. On this year there are no holes on the back for hanging, which is in keeping with the earliest Arabia Christmas plates.

Our example comes from an old remaining stock of older Arabia Christmas plates and has not been used. This makes it interesting for you who would like to find older quality design in unused condition. Many plates from this remaining stock are still in their original Arabia boxes.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Arabia
Designer: Raija Uosikkinon
Series: Arabia Christmas Plates
Year: 1978
Motif: From the myth of Kalewala
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Material: Stoneware
Decoration: Hand-painted gold decoration
Condition: Unused