Asta Pulkkinen is one of the most famous naive painter in Finland. She is a member of Finnish Naivist Group which has an exhibition in iittala Village every summer. All ornaments are made of paper mash and handpainted according to Asta's design. Pulkkinen designs are based on Finnish countryside living, summer, winter and Christmas. Asta's favorite elements among Finnish landscape are children, angels, countryside, cows and dogs.

Christmas in Scandinavia & Finland:

As Yuletide begins, many people attach ornamental Christmas wreaths to their front doors. They are not taken down until Twelfth Night, the sixth of January. Many such ornaments are handicraft works made of straw or twigs, which for hundreds of years were the most usual materials for Finnish Christmas decorations.

The Christmas tree is brought home on Christmas Eve at the latest and, in the case of families, it is usually decorated by the children of the house. Christmas trees used to be decorated with real candles but now they are normally electric. A star is placed at the top of the tree and the branches are adorned with sweets, elves, stars, and apples, the last-named relating to Adam and Eve. According to the Finnish calendar, Christmas Eve is the name day of Adam and Eve.

This handled, ceramic charger is finished in tones of green, gold and silver. Stand included.

High-fashion meets haute cuisine in this colorful kitchen ensemble! Any well-dressed chef will love the splashy florals and coordinated look of this matched set. 100% cotton fabric. Machine wash warm; tumble dry warm; do not bleach. Apron: Includes apron, pot holder, oven mitt and towel, all in a glorious golden-poppy print. 28" x 34" high; Pot Holder: 7 3/4" square diameter; Oven Mitt: 7" x 11" high; Towel: 17 3/4" x 25 1/2" high. Set of 4

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Lovely little yellow saucer with a beautiful Iris painted on it from Enesco Imports of Japan. Measures 5.25 inches in diameter and weighs 4.5 oz. Back of saucer numbered as E-1432. Also on the back is a red and silver sticker that reads Enesco Imports, Japan. The saucer has a golden rim.

Set of 2 mini saucers. Each saucer has a different design with 3 kittens. One saucer shows 3 kittens playing with knitting needles and yarn behind them. Other saucer shows 3 kittens looking in fishbowl at goldfish. Each saucer trimmed in a golden color.

Decorative saucer with four roses in the color of (per the color wheel) Magenta or Royal Fuchsia. The background is off white or bone in color. Saucer measures 5 3/4" in diameter x 1" deep and weighs 5.5 oz. Saucer is from Japan. This has a golden rim with golden decorations (scrolling) inside.

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Gilded by the light of sunset, exotic birds are depicted on a decorative plate. Hand-crafted by Mahender Kumawat, the piece is sculpted of fine Makrana marble. The lovely motifs are enhanced with 22k gold leaf, and the plate is displayed on a seesham wood stand. Please note that once carved, marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to ivory. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Mahender Kumawat and I was born and brought up in Jaipur, which is also known as the 'Pink City.' I wasn't able to complete my studies due to our family's financial situation. However, my three siblings and I had a lot of fun while growing up. Some of my fondest memories are about the games we'd play in the fields nearby. "I have been inclined to drawing and sketching from an early age. My father and uncle were professional artists and I derive great inspiration from them. I used to go to my uncle's place everyday after school so he could teach me. Then when I'd get home, I would practice under my father's watchful guidance. They taught me for more than four years, and when I left school I started painting fulltime, as a professional. My younger brother Dinesh also has a flair for painting, so we used to paint together. "Though I could not continue with my studies, I made sure