Iittala Oiva Toikka Bird Birds 2001 Smew /. About 9″ long x 3.5″ tall. Finnish design visionary Oiva Toikka’s iconic collection of Iittala glass birds. Combining his passion for nature and blown glass art, Toikka adds unique details that give each bird its own personality. Handcrafted and mouth blown at the Iittala Glass Factory, each bird is a truly one of a kind art object. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glass making traditions and Toikka’s hands-on-approach with his team of master craftsmen. 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.