Kirsti Ilvessalo

She received awards at the Triennale di Milano (1951, 1954, 1960), and the Order of the Lion of Finland (1979).

She received her education at the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture 1940–1944.

Ilvessalo was a leader in the Friends of Finnish Handicraft association during the period of 1947 to 1952.

She also composed and manufactured interior textiles for a number of public buildings.

Ilvessalo won the gold medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1951 and 1960 as well as the Grand Prix in 1954.