Pasi Kärkkäinen-Tunkelo

Pasi Kärkkäinen-Tunkelo is a versatile Finnish designer celebrated for his fluid, painterly touch across textile, print, and glass design. With a career spanning decades in the Finnish design industry, Pasi has lent his visionary hand to iconic brands such as Iittala. His Juhla (Celebration) rug for Finarte is a profound piece of textile art, handcrafted from luxurious, thick tufted wool. The design serves as a canvas for Pasi’s signature style, which is expressive, brushstroke-like patterns that suggest movement and emotion.

His philosophy, ”Celebration of everyday life comes from items made with care and skill”, is deeply embedded in the rug's DNA, where skilled craftsmanship elevates a functional object into a soulful centerpiece. Known for his intuitive use of color and organic forms, Pasi’s work often feels like a snapshot of a creative moment. Whether designing a minimalist glass object or a monumental art rug, he remains dedicated to the honesty of the tool, ensuring that the human touch is always felt in the final product.