Korunilo: Embracing Finland with each piece of jewellery
By Molly McPharlin | Photos: Korunilo
Puhakka often works with silver because of the light and lustre it brings to her creations.
Jewellery has been a passion for Sanna Puhakka since she was 16 years old. From her first summer job in Finland, Puhakka knew she wanted to be a jewellery designer. Today, she sells intricate creations through online shop Korunilo and ships her work around the world to be enjoyed and treasured by many.
A trained goldsmith, Puhakka says that there is a story behind each piece. Much of her work celebrates Arctic Finland, where she also has her home. “The nature of Lapland is so calming. I’m proud of my homeland and want to showcase it,” she says. “I want to dare my customers to wear spectacular pieces.”
A few of Sanna Puhakka’s Arctic Flower designs for her collection.
Puhakka works primarily with silver. “It’s wonderfully light, recyclable, and its surface gives an alluring, mirror-like shine,” she says. Her most popular design is the Arctic flower, a collection that centres around snowflakes. “I’ve made thousands of pieces in this collection and I never get tired of it. Each one turns out differently. I find that simple designs are the most stunning.”
Jewellery designer Sanna Puhakka at work.
Jewellery works best when it is used every day, both for day-to-day events and also special occasions. “I’ve even seen my work at the presidential palace in Finland during our Independence Day celebrations,” Puhakka reveals. As well as being popular in Finland, many of the brand’s customers also come from elsewhere in the world, including France, Austria, and the United Kingdom. Besides her online shop, Korunilo can be found in selected retailers in Finland.
One of Korunilo’s stunning sets of jewellery.
In the future, Puhakka has plans to create more jewellery sets that embrace the Finnish landscape. “It’s wonderful to see people wearing my creations as I walk down the street or enter a restaurant or board an airplane,” she says. “I’m always proud to see pieces I’ve designed out and about in the world.”
Jewellery designer Sanna Puhakka.
One of Korunilo’s stunning sets of jewellery.
Web: kauppa.korunilo.fi
Instagram: @jewelry.korunilo
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