At Gepetto we two design and produce anything that happens to pop in our mind…we will be happy to develop your ideas too if possible.
Contact Us:
- Send a message to Anu at +358 (0)50 376 5848, and I will get back to you.
- Send an email to gepetto@gepetto.fi
- Letters still work too. Our address is: Gepetto Oy – Muurahaispolku 1 – 36200 Kangasala (if you plan to visit, please arrange a time with Anu first).
Official information: our Business ID is 1704391-2 Privacy policy & information on cookies.
Gepetto is
Gepetto is a nimble and inventive family business. Those responsible for the operations are: Architect (former) / visual artist Anu Pellinen and carpenter Jari Hämäläinen.
Product design, illustrations, and the manufacture of veneer products are done by us in Kangasala. Ideas that pop up are developed over a cup of coffee or on forest walks with the dogs. We also produce laser-cut veneer products, both our own and custom-made, in our own workshop. Printing work is carried out by reliable partners such as Printscorpio in Aitoo (printing jobs/pillowcases).
Domesticity and environment
A simple decision was that our products are made in Finland, either in our workshop in Kangasala or by our domestic partners. Our own machines run on eco-electricity, and in material choices, we strive for sustainable solutions both in terms of quality and environment.
Philosophy
Products, illustrations, and texts are made with heart, with the goal of evoking small and large smiles and thought-provoking reflections, as well as encouraging the joy of making.
About dollhouses and furniture
When it comes to dollhouses and furniture, we want to offer activities/making joy, not just things. If we can enable a pleasant own or shared crafting moment, we consider ourselves successful. We manufacture domestic kits for dollhouse frames in our own workshop in Kangasala. We do not sell finished products but something to do. In our selection, there are buildable dollhouses and furniture in scales of 1:6, 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, and 1:48.
About crafts: Save your head, save your day – use your hands!
The Finnish word “käsittää” already says a lot about how essential it is for human understanding and activity to do things with hands. Good research has been done on the significance of handicrafts, artistic crafts, and art, which confirms the truth cleverly expressed by the Finnish language.
Quotation: “Arts and crafts provide a platform for the kids to create new things. It makes them think differently and to innovate. The ability to solve problems the kid encounters while taking up a project work promotes creativity. In short arts and crafts will make your kids more resourceful and versatile.” My comment: Applies to adults too!
Another quotation: by Ashley Foster – January 24, 2019
Why try crafting?
Need a reason to craft more?
Or what to tell your family when they ask about the hours you spend making scarves? Crocheting and knitting are good for you! In one study of more than 3,500 knitters, published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81% of respondents with depression reported feeling happy after knitting. More than half reported feeling “very happy.”
What are the benefits of crafting? 81% of respondents with depression reported feeling happy after knitting. More than half reported feeling “very happy.”
Reduced stress. Stress is one of our leading health problems. Its effects range from migraines and fatigue to heart failure and early memory loss. Reducing stress reduces disease. Using knitting or crochet as meditation can be a daily way to minimize the effects of stress in your life.
Helps relieve and reduce depression and anxiety. Depression relief is by far the most reported and studied benefit of crochet and knitting. The repetition of the crafts has been shown to release serotonin, a natural anti-depressant.
Projects help build self-esteem. Simply visualizing, working on, and then creating a product can make you feel better about yourself. This has helped people with everything from coping with the fear of unemployment to gaining the strength to leave abusive relationships.
Decreased risk of cognitive impairment as you age. Several studies have shown that knitting and crochet can postpone age-related memory loss. The crafts can also be soothing for those people who are already experiencing signs of dementia. Recently, researcher Yonas Geda, MD, a neuropsychiatrist at the Mayo Clinic, completed a study that showed knitting is neuroprotective and may reduce dementia by as much as 50%.
Can help with insomnia. Insomnia is a terrible feeling. You are tired but you can’t sleep, so you’re frustrated, which just makes it harder to sleep. Yarn crafts to the rescue! Focus on a soft, soothing, easy, repetitive crochet or knit project and your body and mind can often wind down enough to get to bed. A study by professor Herbert Benson of the Mind/Body Medical Institute found that 100% of insomnia patients reported improved sleep and 90% were able to eliminate medication in a program that included knitting.
Relaxation reduces irritability and restlessness. Crochet and knitting can help you through any times when you feel grumpy, restless, frustrated, or bored. This positive outlet preserves your relationships and keeps your mood balanced.
Builds community and friendships. No matter what health issue you are dealing with, it helps to have a supportive network around you. Here’s an idea: start a craft group face-to-face or online!
Can help with grief processing. Loss is a horrible thing and none of us escape it. During periods of deep grief, it can seem impossible that you’ll ever be able to function again. Crochet and knitting can be one of the most comforting things during this time. It’s something you can do without a lot of money or effort. It’s something you can do in small bits when you have the energy. It can, for a moment, take your mind off of your pain. The textures and colors of the yarn, the warmth of the item you’re creating, and the beautiful up/down motion of stitch upon stitch can get you one day closer to feeling okay again.
We manufacture laser-cut plywood products, our own and custom work in our own workshop in Kangasala. Our own machines run on eco-electricity, and in material choices we strive for sustainable solutions both in terms of quality and the environment.