Iittala Toikka Birds Bird 140th Anniversary Special Edition Numbered (number 1250) Amethyst 210x130mm NEW Box. Design legend Oiva Toikka’s iconic collection of Iittala glass birds embodies his passion for nature and blown glass art. Handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory in Finland, every bird is a one of a kind art object. The special Iittala 140th Anniversary Edition inspiration for Birds by Toikka takes a slight detour from traditional Nordic nature. Birds by Toikka amethyst bird features an elegant body in one of Iittala’s rarest colours. Radiant amethyst transforms from deep blue to vibrant violet according to the light. The head and beak have shining luster effect. A cherished collector’s item that makes a memorable gift. Manufactured at Iittala glass factory. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. His iconic collection of Birds by Toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass Flycatchers. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without Toikka’s hands-on-approach at the glassworks and his keen understanding of each employee’s skills. Drawing from nature and his passion for art glass, Toikka has created more than four hundred birds in the last forty years. Today, collecting Toikka birds has become an international activity with collectors tracking down rarities and discussing favorites with the same enthusiasm as their real-life equivalents in the ornithological world. These lovely little creatures are individually mouth-blown making them a unique treasure in homes, offices or any other space where they nest.