Camellia - The blanket is inspired by the nature of the Canary Islands, especially its flora and the flower called Camellia. The design of the blanket is inspired by the simple visual language of interpreting flowers and their growth.

Made in collaboration with Finnish company Kutomo Holopainen.
Technique: Double-faced interlock knit
Material: 100% merino wool

Photos: Tuisku Salminen
Copyright: Tuisku Salminen 2024

A charming mohair sweater, designed for cool summer evenings, perfect for both casual and formal occasions. This lightweight, straight-cut, oversized sweater is adorned with beautiful and delicate lace sleeves, giving it a festive look. The sweater has a round neckline, a V-neck back with a bow detail, and is knitted from the bottom up.

Material: 60% Mohair 40% Viscose

Photos: Pekka Salminen
Copyright: Tuisku Salminen 2024

I started exploring how the formal language of a flower could be transformed into an object. I was inspired by a flower called Trimezia Northiana. Its delicate beauty and unique color palette, especially its striking golden-brown hue, sparked a connection to an oil lamp I had seen at the Technology Museum in Helsinki.

Copyright: Tuisku Salminen 2024

The collection is based on the design brief " The Eternal Healing Power " given by Finlayson. I found inspiration for the collection in the healing power of Finnish nature, light, and especially the flowers and plants we enjoy in spring and summer. Old Finnish proverbs, which appear in the Viisaudet pattern, also served as inspiration.

Images: Tuisku Salminen
Mockup bases: Finlayson
Copyright: Tuisku Salminen 2023

Pearl Dream and its coordinating pattern, Shells, were inspired by the sandy beaches of Croatia and their seashells, whose surfaces are adorned with intriguing patterns and a pearly shimmer. The weave for the Pearl Dream fabric was designed in collaboration with my classmate, Laura Krekula, and produced in Finland at TaTe Team Oy.

Pearl Dream fabric material: 100% Organic cotton 
Shells fabric material: Cotton, Polyester, Acrylic effect yarn


Photos: Tuisku Salminen
Copyright: Tuisku Salminen 2023

A patchwork-themed collection designed in collaboration with Jenna Savander and Pihla Prittinen, using leftover fabric and old textiles. The collection is adorned with our own designed patterns hand printed on the fabrics using various methods. Crafted from natural materials like cotton and linen. The collection was exhibited at the Textile-week in Forssa in the summer of 2023 as part of the Taste for Waste exhibition, and at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Arabia campus, during the sustainability week in 2023.

Photos and Copyright: Tuisku Salminen, Jenna Savander & Pihla Prittinen 2023