Rings Cavaletti and Cavaletti Star
Cavaletti, also spelled cavalletti, cavaletto (Italian: "little horse") are small jumps, originally made of wood, used for basic horse training. Most consist of rails that are about 4 inches (10 cm)...
View ArticleEquestrian Summer Wedding Top 3 Tips
Planning a summer wedding?Here the top 3 tips for a perfect day:1. Get the right kind of a foot wear for an outdoor wedding.2. Find yourself the most wonderful and reliable bridesmaids.3. Get...
View ArticleSleepover at the Stables
Sometimes it would be nice to stay over night at the stables,especially if a foal is expected!Make yourself comfortable in hay, have a good friend along...But which are the necessities for a long...
View ArticleMidsummer Magic
You can always try these... And if you want to make a wish, instead of"husband" you can wish for a horse - or at least a little pony...Roll around naked in a wheat field and your future husband will...
View ArticleDIY Equestrian Christmas Decoration
Tail hair is a beautiful material. This year Nanna made some Christmas decorations with horse hair.It´s easy to make your own, try!All you need is some tailhair, glass beads, glue andribbon of your...
View ArticleHeart to Heart
She walks in Beauty, like the nightOf Cloudless climes and starry skies;And all that’s best of dark and brightmeet in her aspect and her eyes.”She Walks in Beauty,” by Lord Byroni carry your heart with...
View Article"Diamonds are forever..."
Many of us cut some hair of our horses main or tail to have a hair bundle as a keepsake of our beloved equine company. Long tail hair can be turned into a fine jewellery by nannasalmi, but did you...
View ArticleBracelet Faune For Lucy
Stepahnie wanted to give something special for her good friend, Lucy, for her 16th birthday. This is what she wrote us:"Dear Nanna,The bracelet arrived safely and is beautiful!II have known Lucy for...
View ArticleAbout the Ring Amate
The ring Amate is actually the basis of the whole ring collection.It´s simple, slender and shows the horse hair ribbon beautifully.Ribbon style 'mountain peak'In the ring Amate the ribbon is 3 mm wide,...
View ArticleChristmas Treats for Horses (and Dogs)
Christmas time is the time of joy, friendship, warmth, peace and abundance - all the things that pets enjoy as well, all year around! The horses or dogs might not have a glue what is going on, but for...
View ArticleAbout the Ring Tuum
Like the ring Amate, the ring Tuum is also very simple.It´s wide and massive, the total width of the ring is 8.8 cm.Ribbon style 'solid'The ribbon, 6 mm wide, shows off the pattern beautifully....
View ArticleWho can you trust?
Designer Nanna SalmiInnovator and designer of the original collection of woven horse hair jewellery.In short:The owner of House of Salmi used to work for designer Nanna Salmi.He had the admin rights of...
View ArticleChristmas Season 2020
This year has been exceptional, we all know that, and it has effected everybody´s everyday life in one way or another.Covid 19 has no other effect on our work, but the postal matters seem to run a bit...
View ArticleBrooche Cassandra - for everyday use
Your favourite place to be might be the saddle, but now and again you have to leave the stables and your horse behind you. Brooche Cassandra, ribbon woven of your own horse´s tail hair, you can wear...
View ArticleYou just know it´s yours - Nancy and Dior.
In the beginning of November we published this photo collage on our Facebook page and Instagram. Soon there was a comment from Nancy. "Is it true that I recognize Dior´s grey hair on the ring...
View ArticleHorses by Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen - movement and light
Horses have been an inspiration for many artists. Katriina Viljamaa-Rissanen is one of them.Aamu-usva, Morning Mist"I want to tell what our current Finnish horses are like. All represent one of the...
View ArticleWhat is so special about the nannasalmi horsehair jewellery collection?
Because your horse is the most important, most beautiful and dearest, we think that the jewellery made with it´s hair shuld be as perfect, appreciated and valuable. That´s why so much thought, time and...
View ArticleFrom the Wilderness to be a Top Model
Signed photos by Wojtek Kwiatkowski, others from Ursula´s home albumLuna in the Baroque Horse Magazine. They published a photo of Luna once and later asked Ursula to submit her story of taming...
View ArticleAny day can be the last one
Every horse owner knows that any day can be the last one.It goes for horses as well as for us humans.When going to the stables, you look forward hearing the familiar, friendly neigh.You know how it...
View ArticleBest Moments with Your Horse (1)
Early May morning. It´s quiet, all you hear is a warble of birds. You walk through the stable yard, gravel snarls under your feet. The sun hasn´t risen yet, but the skyline is already pale...
View ArticleHorseshoe - A Good Luck Charm, But Why?
Did you know......that an early form of hoof protection was seen in ancient Asia, where horses' hooves were wrapped in rawhide, leather or other materials for both therapeutic purposes and protection...
View Articlenannasalmi horsehair jewellery goes museum!
Lahti, our hometown, is a town of watch and jewellery makers. The School Of Watchmaking was founded in 1944 and was located in Lahti until 1959.The goldsmith school was founded earlier, already in...
View ArticleHeart warming
When our clients order a piece of jewellery, we often hear lovely and touching stories about the relationship between our customer and her/his horse and their shared journey. So in this case too!...
View ArticleFinnhorse in a forest work
In many cultures, the horse has always been an important partner in forest work and fields, in Finland, too. The importance of the horse in forest work was emphasized when the forest industry with...
View ArticleThe truth behind the brand House of Salmi
He has been quiet and out of business for a few years, but he´s active again.We wish to warn people not to trust him, he has betrayed so many customers and each and every one he has ever worked with....
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