


In the Nature
It was a lovely compromise as I was unable to gather moss as tempting as it was. It is one of the few exceptions to what is known as “The Everyman’s Rights,” or Jokaisenoikeudet, the right for every person to roam free, forage, and gather from forests and natural areas regardless of land ownership.

Cotton girls and wool mill teams
As many of the employees were women, it could be argued that the Cotton Mill and similar manufacturing industries in the region, were the first to take the early steps towards a shift in gender roles and the societal equity that is enjoyed in Finland today.