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Raija Uosikkinen (1976–1999) Kalevala Wall Plates from Arabia

Raija Uosikkinen designed the annual Kalevala wall plates for Arabia between 1976 and 1999. They have a gently squared form, earthy colors, and motif from the Finnish national epic. Find your favorite among Raija’s Kalevala plates or learn more in our overview.







An Overview of Raija Uosikkinen’s Kalevala Wall Plates

Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004) designed many classics for the Arabia company in Helsinki. One of the most well-known series is Kalevala from 1976 to 1999. Every year, a new plate was launched with gently squared forms, earthy colors, and motif from the Finnish national epic.

The wall plates are made of earthenware with printed decor. On the back sides, a text section from the Kalevala is shown in English, Finnish and Swedish. Which of Raija’s plates is your favorite?


Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1976


1976

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1977


1977

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1978


1978

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1979


1979

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1980


1980

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1981


1981

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1982


1982

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1983


1983

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1984


1984

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1985


1985

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1986


1986

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1987


1987

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1988


1988

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1989


1989

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1990


1990

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1991


1991

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1992


1992

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1993


1993

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1994


1994

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1995


1995

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1996


1996

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1997


1997

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1998


1998

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia Kalevala wall plaque 1999


1999

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia The back side of a Kalevala wall plate


The back side of a Kalevala wall plate

Raija Uosikkinen Arabia wall plaque The box of a Kalevala wall plate


The box of a Kalevala wall plate


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