| The Iittala Company has developed a wide ranging | | | | of multiple artistic techniques to create the finished |
| number of designs giftware in various innovative | | | | piece. The glass is first hand blown, then sand blasted |
| materials and finishes of fashionable man made | | | | to give the pearl finish, the waves and carp are then |
| jewelries, home decor, crafts, leather goods, | | | | hand engraved, hand painted and finally hand gilded. |
| handbags, wallets and more, this help turn your life | | | | Andy Warhol was commissioned by an art dealer in |
| from ordinary into the extraordinary. | | | | 1961 to paint a picture of the thing that meant most |
| In many Asian cultures the carp is a simple of good | | | | to him. Using templates, Warhol then began producing |
| fortune. With this in mind Artel has designed the carp | | | | images of coins and soup tins by the American |
| vase, a striking glass vase with a shape inspired by | | | | company "Campbell's". Giftware and collectables are |
| ancient Asian vessels and featuring a colorful carp | | | | not just wonderful presents to receive but they can |
| motif of green and gold. The carp vase makes use | | | | be great investments for future generations. |