Bertel Gardberg
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He is known as the father of Finnish silversmithing. Bertel Gardberg is one of the best-known Scandinavian designers and craftsmen. He had unwavering faith in the creative power of handicrafts. For him, all work sprung from the hands. "Between the hands and the brain lie the human heart and a love of work. We need to be faithful to the character of a material”, said Bertel Garderberg. Apart from cutlery, Bertel Gardberg has designed altar dishes for many Finnish churches. In 1961, Bertel Gardberg received the most valued award in the world of Nordic industrial art, the Lunning Prize.