Gene Tokheim – Small Sewing Knife
NE-299JT
$249.00
Artist Statement:
This small Telemark-style sewing knife uses a traditional Norwegian blade and an Italian leather sheath made by Gene. The porcelain handle was made by Gene and rosemaled by Lucy.
Dimensions: 3 7/8 inches in length
Materials: porcelain, leather, metal
After artist Franz Richter invited Gene to build Tokheim Stoneware on his family farm, Norway's folk art began to influence Gene's designs. International experiences, including a year in Telemark, were important to Gene's growth in several folk art traditions. Gene has taught Norwegian knifemaking for more than 20 years at across Iowa and Minnesota. Norwegian folk art has inspired Lucy's life as an artis, as well. Their study year in Telemark extended her pottery designs to traditional textiles and the Norwegian primstav (calendar stick).