Himmeli

by Eija Koski

Kuka sanoo, että himmeli kuuluu vain jouluun ja pirtin pöydän päälle? Ei ainakaan Eija Koski, joka ripustaa himmelin valkoiseen huoneeseen, keittiöön, lastenhuoneeseen, kylpyhuoneeseen, mökille ja kesäkammariin. Tiesitkös muuten, millainen on mustan himmelin koti?

Himmelitaivas on tarkoitettu sinulle, joka teet käsilläsi, nautit sisustamisesta, arvostat perinteitä, mutta elät tässä päivässä. Vain taivas on rajana, kun perinteinen olkihimmeli muuntautuu modernin kodin koristukseksi. Inspiroidu sinäkin tekemään omasi!

Genres: Nonfiction

123 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historiakatsaus oli mielenkiintoinen ja vanhat kortit kauniita. Teksti oli hauskasti laitettu himmelin muotoon. Olisin kuitenkin toivonut vielä yksinkertaisempia ohjeita (lisää tarkempia kuvia). Sivulla 39 puhutaan himmelimateriaalien hankinnasta. Silmään särähti kohta "tee tuttavuutta johonkin mukavaan maatilanisäntään ja pyydä saada lupaa vierailla saksien kanssa hänen ruishalmeessaan". Piti selata kirjan alkuun ja todeta, että vuonna 2012 ei kai sitten ollut maatilanemäntiä.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blame it on my himmeli craze (I’ve made a few dozen over the last few weeks), but without doubt, this is a great book covering all my questions about the subject! It’s packed with information, facts, and ideas to make your own, and much more!

[Marita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This beautifully illustrated book really helped me understand some traditional Christmas customs. Now I would like to make some himmeli, but am intimidated even though this book comes with great instructions and pictures.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best himmeli book I've read so far.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited when I discovered this book in the Helsinki Design Museum. A whole book about Himmeli, translated into English. I had to buy it immediately!

It's a gorgeous book with beautiful photos and inspiration for many different Himmeli designs.

My favorite part of the book is the history chapter. The different ways Himmeli-decorations have been used in Finland versus in Sweden, is surprisingly indicative of the cultures that pervade these two neighbouring countries.

My only caveat with the book is, that I wish the design instructions were a bit more instructive. I had to watch an online DIY video tutorial to understand how the base shape is made.

People who are looking for a beginners instruction book on how to make Himmeli, will likely not find it here. This book is better suited for people who already know how to make a classic Himmeli and are looking for ways to further develop their craft.