Finland 1949 Sauna with Birch Branches

Finland · 1949 · 20 mk

A Finnish stamp depicting a traditional sauna scene, specifically the binding of birch branches (vasta or vihta) used for whisking. The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson and engraved by Birger Ekholm.

This stamp celebrates the deep-rooted tradition of the sauna in Finnish culture, a practice central to national identity and well-being, especially in the post-war era.