GENUINE – Handmade Beauty from the North pays tribute to Finnish artisanal heritage and a beauty that is both meaningful and worth preserving. The visually stunning publication showcases artefacts from the past alongside contemporary artists and artisans – modern-day masters – who draw inspiration from this rich heritage.

Photographer Riitta Sourander has a career spanning more than twenty years specialising in interior photography, both in her native Finland and internationally. The book delves into the roots of Finnish design and reveals the wealth of creativity that continues to spring from them today.

Texts: Riitta Sourander, Suvi Ruotsi, Selina Vienola

Photography: Riitta Sourander

Editing: Elina Lähteenmäki

Translation: Rebecca Watson

Layout Design: Marja Wickman

Language: English