Runo: A tableware collection weaving stories of Arabian tradition and the four seasons. New designs arrive from 'Runo Summer Ray,' inspired by early summer flowers.
Arabia, a Finnish lifestyle brand under Fiskars Japan, is launching new designs for its 'Runo Summer Ray' tableware collection on April 8, 2026. Inspired by the rhythmic life of early summer flowers, the collection adds new items to the series, allowing users to create their own 'visual poetry' on the dining table.
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Arabia, a Finnish lifestyle brand managed by Fiskars Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), will launch a new lineup for 'Runo Summer Ray,' a design that evokes the arrival of summer, from its tableware collection 'Runo,' which is inspired by the plants of the four seasons. The products will be available starting Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the official Arabia online store and at Arabia retailers nationwide.
The 'Runo' series, characterized by whimsical plant motifs spreading across the entire surface of the tableware, embodies the decorative traditions that Arabia has cultivated over many years.
This new release, 'Runo Summer Ray,' expresses the light rhythm of life emitted by early summer wildflowers amidst the changing seasons, bringing a gentle, poetic color to the dining table.
■ The 'Runo' collection: Reflecting stories of the four seasons and 'visual poetry' on the table
'Runo,' which means 'poem' in Finnish, is a tableware collection designed with inspiration from nature and the four seasons.
It is known for bold decorations that cover the entire surface of the vessels. Since its inception in 2009, it has featured various designs inspired by spring, summer, autumn, and winter, such as 'Spring Drop,' 'Summer Ray,' 'Autumn Glow,' and 'Winter Star.'
Heini Riitahuhta, the Finnish ceramic artist who worked on this collection, dreamed of becoming a poet in her childhood. The name 'Runo' originates from these personal memories.
This collection is infused with the desire for users to create their own 'visual poetry' through the tableware used in daily life.
■ 'Runo Summer Ray': Inheriting Arabia's decorative culture and expressing early summer flowers with a unique sense of color
The newly introduced 'Runo Summer Ray' is a design characterized by light colors that remind one of the soft light of early summer.
Centered around deep ink blue, the theme color of the 'Runo' collection, the presence of pink is further emphasized alongside green, while red used as an accent brings a light rhythm to the whole.
The expression of decoration spreading across the entire surface of the tableware embodies Arabia's rich tradition of incorporating artistic ornamentation into everyday vessels. The plant, flower, flower cluster, and bud motifs are all born from the imagination of designer Heini Riitahuhta; the design is organic and evokes the vitality of early summer, such as incorporating the characteristics of multiple plants into a single flower.
These plant motif designs are all hand-drawn, and their delicate touches and individuality are faithfully reflected in the decoration.
■ 'Runo Summer Ray' table coordination that expands by combining pieces
Following its re-release in 2025, the 'Runo Summer Ray' pattern will further expand its lineup this spring. New additions include the 'Plate 21cm,' 'Coffee Cup & Saucer,' 'Plate 14cm / Saucer,' and 'Bowl 13cm,' allowing for versatile coordination in a wide range of scenes, from daily dining to special table settings.
The decoration covering the surface of the tableware has a different expression for each item, and while each piece exudes an impressive presence on its own, the design allows the patterns to continue and spread when combined.
It harmonizes with other seasonal patterns in the collection, allowing each user to enjoy their own unique table coordination through free combinations.
'Runo Summer Ray' will be developed as a seasonal collection for 2026.
Additionally, items with different patterns released in 2025 are scheduled to be resold on the same day alongside the new lineup.
■ Product Overview
Runo Summer Ray Coffee Cup & Saucer: Base price 8,000 yen (8,800 yen including tax)
Runo Summer Ray Plate 14cm / Saucer: Base price 3,500 yen (3,850 yen including tax)
Runo Summer Ray Plate 21cm: Base price 6,000 yen (6,600 yen including tax)
Runo Summer Ray Bowl 13cm: Base price 5,500 yen (6,050 yen including tax)
■ Sales Channels
Arabia retailers nationwide and the official online store (https://www.iittala.jp/arabia)
Customer Inquiries: https://www.iittala.jp/contact
The 'Runo' series, characterized by whimsical plant motifs spreading across the entire surface of the tableware, embodies the decorative traditions that Arabia has cultivated over many years.
This new release, 'Runo Summer Ray,' expresses the light rhythm of life emitted by early summer wildflowers amidst the changing seasons, bringing a gentle, poetic color to the dining table.
■ The 'Runo' collection: Reflecting stories of the four seasons and 'visual poetry' on the table
'Runo,' which means 'poem' in Finnish, is a tableware collection designed with inspiration from nature and the four seasons.
It is known for bold decorations that cover the entire surface of the vessels. Since its inception in 2009, it has featured various designs inspired by spring, summer, autumn, and winter, such as 'Spring Drop,' 'Summer Ray,' 'Autumn Glow,' and 'Winter Star.'
Heini Riitahuhta, the Finnish ceramic artist who worked on this collection, dreamed of becoming a poet in her childhood. The name 'Runo' originates from these personal memories.
This collection is infused with the desire for users to create their own 'visual poetry' through the tableware used in daily life.
■ 'Runo Summer Ray': Inheriting Arabia's decorative culture and expressing early summer flowers with a unique sense of color
The newly introduced 'Runo Summer Ray' is a design characterized by light colors that remind one of the soft light of early summer.
Centered around deep ink blue, the theme color of the 'Runo' collection, the presence of pink is further emphasized alongside green, while red used as an accent brings a light rhythm to the whole.
The expression of decoration spreading across the entire surface of the tableware embodies Arabia's rich tradition of incorporating artistic ornamentation into everyday vessels. The plant, flower, flower cluster, and bud motifs are all born from the imagination of designer Heini Riitahuhta; the design is organic and evokes the vitality of early summer, such as incorporating the characteristics of multiple plants into a single flower.
These plant motif designs are all hand-drawn, and their delicate touches and individuality are faithfully reflected in the decoration.
■ 'Runo Summer Ray' table coordination that expands by combining pieces
Following its re-release in 2025, the 'Runo Summer Ray' pattern will further expand its lineup this spring. New additions include the 'Plate 21cm,' 'Coffee Cup & Saucer,' 'Plate 14cm / Saucer,' and 'Bowl 13cm,' allowing for versatile coordination in a wide range of scenes, from daily dining to special table settings.
The decoration covering the surface of the tableware has a different expression for each item, and while each piece exudes an impressive presence on its own, the design allows the patterns to continue and spread when combined.
It harmonizes with other seasonal patterns in the collection, allowing each user to enjoy their own unique table coordination through free combinations.
'Runo Summer Ray' will be developed as a seasonal collection for 2026.
Additionally, items with different patterns released in 2025 are scheduled to be resold on the same day alongside the new lineup.
■ Product Overview
Runo Summer Ray Coffee Cup & Saucer: Base price 8,000 yen (8,800 yen including tax)
Runo Summer Ray Plate 14cm / Saucer: Base price 3,500 yen (3,850 yen including tax)
Runo Summer Ray Plate 21cm: Base price 6,000 yen (6,600 yen including tax)
Runo Summer Ray Bowl 13cm: Base price 5,500 yen (6,050 yen including tax)
■ Sales Channels
Arabia retailers nationwide and the official online store (https://www.iittala.jp/arabia)
Customer Inquiries: https://www.iittala.jp/contact