Arabia’s Huvila vase is adorned with delicate pink flowers drawn by Heini Riitahuhta. Huvila is Finnish for a villa, and the nostalgic floral pattern breathes the atmosphere of warm childhood summers at grandma’s house. With influences from the 1920’s decorative motifs, the contemporary Huvila collection continues Arabia’s decorating tradition in a charming manner.
Huvila vase 13 cm
Arabia
Description
Arabia’s Huvila vase is adorned with delicate pink flowers drawn by Heini Riitahuhta. Huvila is Finnish for a villa, and the nostalgic floral pattern breathes the atmosphere of warm childhood summers at grandma’s house. With influences from the 1920’s decorative motifs, the contemporary Huvila collection continues Arabia’s decorating tradition in a charming manner.
Product details (5)
- Material
- Ceramic
- Colour
- White, rose
- Width
- 3.66 in (9.3 cm)
- Height
- 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Care instructions
- Safe for dishwasher
- Product ID
Designer
Heini Riitahuhta (b. 1975) is a Finnish designer who graduated from the ceramics and glass department of the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 2002. During the same year she received the Honorable mention in Mino, Japan. Heini Riitahuhta expresses her artistry with decorative unique works. The same decoration motives appear in her serial production objects.
Her journey in Arabia started as a result of her diploma work, Helmi light. Now Heini Riitahuhta works at the Arabia Art Department. She is also the chairman of the Art Department Society. Heini Riitahuhta’s most popular work is the tableware Runo designed for Arabia. Runo are beautifully decorated dishes for which the artist was inspired by the different Finnish seasons. The dishes are named Summer Ray, Autumn Glow, Winter Star and Spring Drop. The decoration varies in different parts creating tableware poetry.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 8/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
Eco-friendly production 7/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 5/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 4/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
