Himmeli, ceiling mobiles, were originally created in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia, and functioned as good luck charms that were hung from the ceiling in homes to ensure good crops and the fertility of fields. This exhibition and programming at the Nordic Center will shed light on an ancient craft tradition that has survived the ages and that is now flourishing in the spirit of a Nordic craft revival especially in Northern Minnesota, among the Finnish-American community. Mary Erickson and Alison Aune will share their knowledge and skills for this artistic tradition at the Nordic Center through an exhibition and Zoom workshops and lectures.
