iittala Toikka Brown Duck clear-glass-birds It is the careful craftsmanship

It is the careful craftsmanship by the master glassblowers combined with the imaginative design of Professor Oiva Toikka that gives the iittala glass birds their unmatched beauty and collectability

The birds of Oiva Toikka's 2014 collection are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittalas glassworks shop

The small size allows them to line up along windowsills and other nest-like nooks around the home or office

The base is left open and the dome-shaped body hollow like her mother

The bird was designed by artist Tarmo Maaronen and mouth-blown by a small team of skilled blowers

iittala Toikka Brown Duck clear-glass-birds It is the careful craftsmanshipThe Male Duck, often symbolizing happiness, friendship and luck, stuns in its glass form by Oiva Toikka. Its orange tinted beak and vibrant blue head bring an eye catching pop of color wherever it lands. The impressive glasswork and coloring features a textured brown body, resembling that of the Male Duck's intricate feathers. Oiva Toikka's collectible glass birds are individually mouth blown in Finland by iittala's master glassblowers, meaning each