Arabia Christmas plate 1979 - Raija Uosikkinon

Arabia Christmas plate 1979 conveys a calm and narrative winter scene, where work in the forest and life in the countryside become part of the Christmas story. On this early edition from Arabia Finland, people and horses are seen gathering and stacking timber, surrounded by dark spruces, light trees, fences, farms and a church in the snow-covered landscape. The motif has the distinctive blend of stylization and narrative spirit that makes Arabia Christmas plates so full of character.

The 1979 edition belongs among the series' first releases, as Arabia began the line of Christmas plates in 1978. This gives this Finnish Christmas plate a special place in the series. The design was created by Raija Uosikkinon, and the motif combines the stillness of winter with human activity in a way that appears both decorative and lively. The small figures, the long trunks, the simple church on the hill and the snow-covered buildings together create an atmosphere of Nordic winter, community and work before the holiday.

The plate is made of stoneware, which provides a strong and robust body. The fine hand-painted gold decoration can be seen along the edge and in the year 1979, where the warm golden tone stands beautifully with the blue-grey motif. This gives this stoneware plate a fine interplay between the simple, graphic expression and the more festive Christmas marking.

With a diameter of 23 cm, this Arabia Christmas plate is not only suitable as wall or shelf decoration, but can also be used on the table as a lunch plate or for serving during the Christmas season. It is precisely the robust stoneware that makes the series practical for everyday use, while the motif adds history and atmosphere to the table setting.

Our example comes from an old remaining stock of Arabia Christmas plates and is unused. This is a particular advantage for you if you are looking for older Finnish design in beautiful, original condition. On this edition there are no holes for hanging on the back. Most plates from the remaining stock are still in original Arabia boxes, and there is often a hanger in the box that can be glued onto the plate.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Arabia
Designer: Raija Uosikkinon
Series: Arabia Christmas Plates
Edition: 1979
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Material: Stoneware
Decoration: Hand-painted gold decoration
Condition: Unused