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Viking

Objects shaped by endurance, craft and origin.

A collection inspired by early Nordic material culture — where tools, vessels and carved forms carry a sense of function, survival and presence.

Handcrafted oval wooden platter with carved braided pattern and dragon-headed spoon

Platter & Dragon Spoon

Crafted as a paired set, this oval platter is framed by a carved braided pattern that runs along its edge, echoing early Nordic decorative traditions.

Resting on top, the spoon takes the form of a stylized dragon — its head extending into a flowing tongue, while the carved spine curves naturally into the handle. Together they form a single functional artifact where ornament and use are inseparable.

Handcrafted wooden amulet with crown and root form

Tree Amulet

Carved as a circular wooden amulet, this piece brings together the crown and root of the tree in a single continuous form.

The upper structure resembles a branching crown, while the lower form suggests intertwined roots — merging growth and grounding into one symbolic object.

Three hollowed birch vessels with bark left intact

Birch Vessel Set

Carved from sections of birch trunks with the bark left intact, these vessels retain the raw identity of the tree while being hollowed into functional forms.

Each piece preserves traces of its original structure, where natural imperfections and organic contours remain visible as part of the object’s history and presence.

Handcrafted wooden mug with burnt black interior and handle

Burnt Wooden Mug

Crafted from solid wood with a carved handle, this mug features a charred interior where the surface has been carefully burned to create a darkened, protective layer.

The contrast between the natural exterior and the blackened inner surface emphasizes material transformation — where heat, wood and craft meet in a single functional object.

Handcrafted wooden table set with platter, knife, fork and spoon

Table Set

A complete set of handcrafted dining tools, combining platter, knife, fork and spoon into a unified expression of form, material and function.

Each piece carries carved details rooted in Nordic tradition, where utility and ornament exist together as part of the same language of making.

Handcrafted wooden spoon with braided carved handle

Braided Spoon

Carved from solid wood, this spoon features a continuous braided pattern running along the entire handle, echoing traditional Nordic carving techniques.

The interplay between smooth bowl and detailed shaft highlights the contrast between function and ornament, where everyday use meets decorative craftsmanship.

Philosophy

Rooted in tradition.

Inspired by the resourcefulness of early Nordic craftsmanship, these objects are shaped from honest materials with purpose and care. Every carved surface reflects a tradition where beauty was never separate from function, and where enduring forms connected people to the natural world.