Kuidas sa jõudsid Stella Soomlaise stuudiosse tööle ja kui kaua oled siin olnud?
I started here as an intern in May 2018 and I’ve worked here since September 2018.
Mida tegid enne Stella Soomlaise stuudiosse käsitöölisena tulekut? Kuidas avastasid nahatöö?
Õppisin TKK Rakendusteaduste Ülikoolis ning olin kindlalt otsustanud jätkata tööd kangastega. Ülikoolis mainiti, et praktika saab teha ka nahastuudios ja mulle pakkus huvi töötamine erinevate materjalidega peale kangaste. Stella Soomlaise stuudios praktiseerides mõistsin, et nahatöö on väga huvitav ja tahtsin selles valdkonnas jätkata.
Kui kaua võtab aega Stella Soomlaise kottide valmistamiseks vajalike oskuste omandamine?
It depends on the person and how work is divided in the studio. The first bag you make could be flawless but if you make the same bag several times, you learn how to be more efficient and find your own useful tricks. It’s true that if you start with the smallest bag and move on to larger ones, then you acquire the necessary skills step by step with every bag you make.
Kui kaua võtab koti valmistamine aega?
The time you spend on a bag depends mainly on the complexity of the design and the skills of the crafter, but different technical problems with machinery which mark the leather or mess up a detail can also play an important role. It also takes longer if you’re making more than one of the same product.
Mis sulle käsitöölise töö juures meeldib?
I like that I can make something with my hands which brings joy to someone else. It’s so exciting to think that at any moment, you might see a bag you made walking past you on the street. I also like that my work is diverse and helps me develop my skills. There are still products that I haven’t yet made and I’m constantly learning something new. Leather is a very diverse and interesting material to work with.
Kas see on raske töö?
The work itself isn’t hard but working with leather requires quite a lot of strength which can lead to problems with hands, shoulders etc over time. To prevent these problems, we need to regularly do special exercises that a physiotherapist taught us.
Milline Stella Soomlaise kott on sinu isiklik lemmik?
My favorites are constantly changing. My current favourite is the “Take a Short Day Off” handbag that I’m using every day. Everything I need fits into the bag and it looks minimalistic and chic.
Mis sulle Stella Soomlaise stuudios töötamise juures kõige rohkem meeldib?
First, I was enchanted by the look and atmosphere of the studio – it was brimming with creativity and felt so welcoming. I feel very motivated here. It’s also so easy to work with such lovely colleagues with whom working days go past so fast.
Milliseid disainereid isiklikult jälgid?
Jälgin peamiselt Instagramis moekunstnikke, näiteks Roberta Einer, Denisse M Vera, Iris van Herpen. Kottide disaineritest jälgin CARV loomingut.
Mida sulle meeldib väljaspool tööd teha?
Mulle meeldib vabal ajal fotografeerida. Mõnikord õnnestub kaamera stuudiosse kaasa võtta ja jäädvustada igapäevase stuudioelu keeriseid. Mõned neist fotodest on kasutatud meie sotsiaalmeediasse ja mujale.
Kas sööd liha?
During the last year, I’ve reduced my consumption and I’ve eaten very little meat.
Mida tulevik sulle toob?
I don’t know – we’ll find out. I live in the moment!
Fotod: Gerli Pesor, Kerli Mullamaa