perinnetaitoja
Perinnetaitoja is Finnish for traditional crafts, a broad term for the artisanal skills and techniques that have been transmitted within communities for generations. The field covers making functional and decorative objects by hand using traditional tools, materials, and patterns. Common categories include textile crafts such as weaving, spinning, knitting, and lace; pottery and ceramics; wood and bone carving; metalworking and blacksmithing; leatherwork; basketry; glassmaking; and traditional boat or canoe building. The Sámi practice of duodji is often cited as a notable example within Finland.
Transmission and practice: These crafts are taught both informally within families and communities and formally through
Cultural significance and modernization: Perinnetaitoja are considered part of Finland’s intangible cultural heritage, contributing to identity,
Preservation and challenges: Key threats include aging practitioners, urbanization, market pressures, and the loss of vocational