Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1958) Kukka from ArabiaHilkka-Liisa Ahola designed the Kukka (Flowers) series in 1958 for Arabia. It consists of earthenware objects with sturdy forms, white glaze, and hand-painted floral decors.

An Overview of Hilkka-Liisa Ahola’s Kukka Series

Hilkka-Liisa Ahola designed many classics for the Finnish Arabia company. One of the most well-known series is the Kukka (Flowers) from 1958. It consists of earthenware vases, teapots, and wall plaques. They have sturdy forms, white glaze, and hand-painted floral decors. Each model could have more than one decor.

The objects are often marked with Arabia, HLA, model name, and painter’s signature. The letters in the model name suggest the designer of the model:
HLA = Hilkka-Liisa Ahola

The Kukka series was manufactured until 1975