Iittala Kastehelmi Jar Grey, 116 x 57 mm

Iittala Kastehelmi Jar, available in 3 colours,Clear, Grey & Desert and two sizes. The Kastehelmi range of glassware was designed in 1964 by Oiva Toikka. Kastehelmi was one of Toikka’s most popular designs and Iittala reintroduced a selection of the most popular pieces in 2010. These jars are a new addition to compliment this playful and textural range.  Kastehelmi, brings a touch of interest to everyday moments with it's unqiue design, soft colours and beautiful shapes, the jars which are available in 2 sizes and can  be used for storing things in the kitchen, for serving up on the dining table for nibbles, dips etc or for those little things anywhere in the house, cotton buds in the bathroom, jewellery in the bedroom, the possibilites are endless. The unique design of the lid means the jars are stackable too. Take a look at the matching tumblers in five colourways.

Toika's inspiration came form nature when he was looking for an affordable method to produce pressed glassware for everyday use and whilst experimenting he produced this new three - dimensional surface structure, which highlighted the light and played on the surface of the glass. Using a rotating drill with the mould, the pattern and structure created resembled the image of a pearl, or half pearl, and made the most beautiful shape. The name Kastehelmi, which translates as 'dewdrops' was inspired by the drops of dew that can be seen glistening on blades of grass, as the sunrises, like little rows of pearls which was the perfect name for this beautiful and versatile range. It coordinates in endless possibilities with the Teema, Taika, Kivi and Kartio ranges from Iittala to create your own individual look.