iittala Toikka Alder Thrush 2014 Annual Bird

More about iittala Toikka Alder Thrush 2014 Annual BirdWhile some of Oiva Toikka's annual birds are artistic depictions of true species, others are hatched solely from his infinite imagination; the iittala Toikka Alder Thrush is a stunning example of the latter. Captivating color flakes seem to float upon the milky complexion of the bird's opal glass body, a portion of which are slightly raised to achieve a rich texture. Random in size, shape and placement, this complex coloring technique will emphasize the unique nature of these individually mouth-blown birds. Some specks are made from an iridescent glass, and the bird's slender, slightly turned head shares this reflective quality. A special edition design only in production for one year, the handcrafted iittala Toikka Alder Thrush 2014 Annual Bird is the perfect piece to add to a glass birds collection or to start a new tradition with.The birds of Oiva Toikka's 2014 collection are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland. With production limited to only one year, each handcrafted iittala Toikka Alder Thrush carries the signature “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi 2014” on its base to ensure authenticity.