Exhibitions

Wooden craft from Åland Islands

In 2020, the Åland Museum will begin work on collecting and documenting Åland wood crafts for the collection of Arts and Crafts at Eckerö Post & Customs House. By this is meant objects designed and/or manufactured on the Åland islands or designed by someone connected to Åland.

In this summer’s exhibition, items from a selection of wood craftsmen are on display. Including already acquired items and loans. Here you will find everything from large furniture to small jewelery and spoons.

The techniques used can be, for example: carpentry, carving, turning, chip braiding, basket weaving, planing and grinding.

Wood is a sensitive and vibrant material. The choice of wood is crucial to the end result of the product. A beautiful vein in the wood can give character to an object, while others are intended to be painted, either decorative or solid colored.