iittala Kartio Linen Pitcher puukko-finnish-knives Maaronen was born in 1963

Maaronen was born in 1963 in Urjala

one side shows Sniff offering the "Elixir of Life" to a turtle

The clear mouthblown-glass is handmade and dishwasher safe when needed

It is now a museum and is known for its lovely English style garden

iittala Kartio Linen Pitcher puukko-finnish-knives Maaronen was born in 1963The iittala Kartio glassware, designed by Kaj Franck in 1958, is the perfect marriage of color and form. Internationally appreciated for its durable, simple and practical shape and function, the ittala Kartio line was one of Franck's internationally best known works. Real beauty, Frank maintained, could only be found in the practicality of use. The linen color adds a subtle sophisticated to this pitcher, which holds water, milk, or even win