Venevuorauksissa

Venevuorauksissa refers to a traditional method of making wooden boats, specifically Venetian rowing boats, that originated in Finland. This unique craft is characterized by the use of careful crafting techniques to create sturdy and seaworthy vessels. The process involves selecting and cutting wooden stumps to create the hull of the boat, which is then shaped and assembled using traditional tools.

The traditional construction method involves using tree stumps from local forests, particularly spruce or pine. The stumps are straightened and hollowed to create the required shape, and are then assembled together using wooden pegs and joints. The exterior of the boat is often finished with tar, while the interior is typically left unfinished.

The process of constructing a venevuori, as these boats are known, is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process that requires great skill and patience. Historically, the construction of these boats was passed down from generation to generation, and many skilled craftsmen continue to practice this traditional craft today.

Despite the advent of modern boat-building techniques, the traditional method of constructing venevuorauksissa remains popular among enthusiasts of traditional crafts and those seeking an authentic and often rejected connection with the past. Additionally, as a handmade product from a held tree, the boats are not considered mass produced but rather a customized hand made item built with the personal variation and social culture of the craftsman who made it.