Wherever the regal Ruby Bird flies, it’s the center of attention. An individually handmade, mouth blown glass art creation, a translucent red color makes the lustrous dots on the surface of the Ruby Bird appear three dimensional and glowing. Size: 8.2 x 5.11 inches (21 x 13 cm) Manufactured at the Iittala glass factory Material: Mouthblown Glass Made in Finland Oiva Toikka is one of the greatest names in Finnish design. His iconic collection of Iittala glass birds first took flight in 1972 at the Nuutajärvi glass factory. Created in close collaboration with the glassblowers, the collection combined Toikka’s passion for nature and blown glass art. In 2014 the production of the series was transferred to the Iittala Glass Factory, where Toikka continued his close partnership with the team. About: The roots of Iittala date back to 1881 when a glass factory was established in a village of the same name in southern Finland. What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, today celebrates generations of essential objects that are made to enrich people’s everyday lives.
