Katja Mustaniemi is a creative designer from Finland who designed the Tuokka backpack as part of her final thesis at the Lahti Institute of Design and Fine Arts. it is such a beautiful piece, and i absolutely loved seeing her entire design process on her website. now the question is, where can we buy one?
Inspiration for this work came from deep down – from my childhood in Finnish forests and growing up in scandinavian functionality. I studied the technique of birch bark (basket) weaving and designed and made a backpack with attachable pockets. The pockets also function as additional compartments or separate handbags, and are sized for modern everyday objects like a smartphone and a tablet. Easy and durable closure is created by using magnets and snap fasteners. Material used is recycled leather. My goal was to reproduce a functional and aesthetic product which brings the traditional and historically important craft into the present.
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Absolutely stunning!
Beautiful and functional, exactly what a backpack should be.
Great idea and beautiful execution. I love how she is combining traditional craft with modern style and functionality!
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Beautiful!
This is such a cool bag! Love to see unique design and processes !
Love love love the stereo gram dress but not sure if the black n white print would work on me. But those sandals! And in lilac! I would wear these till they perish :)
wow! I’ve always loved woven leather, but this really takes it to the next level!
Cool backpack!!! I like very much and very original idea:)
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