{"product_id":"the-horseman-bracelet-by-kirsti-doukas-for-kalevala-koru","title":"The Horseman bracelet by Kirsti Doukas for Kalevala Koru","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalevala Koru collaborated with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/operafestival.fi\/en\/oopperajuhlat\/about\/\" title=\"Kalevala Koru for Savonlinna Opera Festival\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSavonlinna Opera Festival\u003c\/a\u003e to create a series of opera-themed jewellery between 2003 and 2007. Ratsumies\/The Horseman, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kirstidoukas.com\/the-horseman-ratsumies.html\" title=\"Ratsumies The Horseman by Kirsti Doukas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKirsti Doukas\u003c\/a\u003e, was the third piece in the series. The series, which was presented in the summer of 2005, is inspired by Aulis Sällä's opera of the same name and by the world of equestrian sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirsti Doukas (b. 1964)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned Finnish jewelry designer and former Head of Design at Kalevala Jewelry. She holds degrees in goldsmithing and design from the Lahti Institute of Design and Aalto University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eDoukas co-leads Saarikorpi Design Ltd alongside Kristian Saarikorpi, operating out of the historic workshop community in Fiskars Village, Finland. Her design ethos centers on exploring new materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional forms. She skillfully merges contemporary technologies like 3D printing and CNC processing with time-honored metalworking techniques to create pieces that feel unexpected yet harmonious. Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous international exhibitions and earned notable accolades, including Finland’s prestigious Pro Finlandia Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eHer celebrated contributions to Finnish jewelry design—spanning beloved collections for Kalevala and beyond—are distinguished by their refined craftsmanship, clear aesthetic vision, and meaningful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalevala Koru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50767334801736,"sku":"Scandi-0140","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/4681\/9912\/files\/IMG_1328.heic?v=1750965104","url":"https:\/\/designinscandinavia.com\/products\/the-horseman-bracelet-by-kirsti-doukas-for-kalevala-koru","provider":"Design in Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}