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Making of: Vegan Reindeer Lamps

This was the first time we met a reindeer. We were going to the mountains on the Swedish-Norwegian border. He stood still and looked at us while our eyes glazed, and the sound of the heartbeat was louder than the steps on the gravel.

Reindeers though beautiful and tame, do not cling to people. It takes time to gain their trust. They always run away from us. We respect and admire their character which lies in the dormant ferocity and strength.

The antlers of these animals have been used as a decoration in the interiors of the houses in Lappeen for hundreds of years. It is a beautiful form, the curves of the horns are unique. Sculpting wooden antlers is a big challenge, nature really knew how to make everything complex. Months of trials and hundreds of projects later, we managed to find a solution that allows for the animal -friendly design in our homes.