Saara Hopea

Saara Hopea 26.8.1925 - 25.6.1984

Graduated from the Central School of Applied Arts 1946.

Designed by Saara Hopea

Blown and pressed glass series and sets: eg "Nyppyläkulho" 1952, Ice cream bowl 1952, Inari glass set 1953, Stacking glass set 1954, Astor 1954, Bowls 5577, pressed glass 1956, Mister 1958, Traviata 1958.

Unique pieces and art glass.

Himmeli constructions: Finnish Himmelis 1952, New York himmelis 1960 - 1963.

Jewerly design for Hopea 1959 - 1960 and 1967 - 1982

Enameled objects: Enamel on steel 1956, Enamel on copper 1960 - 1983

Textiles: embroidered and applique work and ptchwork pieced quilts

"Saara Hopea-Untracht - Life and work, WSOY 1988"