Salmenhaara, Kyllikki

(1915 - 1981)

Kyllikki Salmenhaara (1915 -1981) was a Finnish artist, ceramist and teacher. She graduated from the Department of Ceramics of the Central School of Applied Arts in 1943. After this, she was hired by Kauklahti glassworks, where she worked until 1946. Kauklahti produced lamps for Paavo Tynell and his Taito company during the 1930s and '40s. From 1947 to 1961 she worked for the Arabia ceramics company. She won the Grand Prix at the 1957 Triennale di Milano, among other awards.