Johanna Gullichsen
Finnish textile designer Johanna Gullichsen was born in Somero in southern Finland. After studying art history, literature and language at the University of Helsinki, she continued with the art of weaving at Porvoo Handicraft School.
Since 1989, Gullichsen has been committed to honest design and a modern interpretation of Scandinavian textile traditions. She has made several collaborations, for example with Artek. She is also the granddaughter of the businesswoman and legendary art promoter Maire Gullichsen, co-founder of Artek together with Aino and Alvar Aalto and Nils Gustav Hahl.