The Bjarmians were ancient trading people in the Far North, mainly around the White Sea, whose culture flourished at the time between the Viking expeditions and the Crusades around 900-1100 A.D. The trading route of these trappers and craftsmen led from the shores of the White Sea down to the great cultural centres of the south as well as to the west where the Vikings lived. Numerous artefacts discovered in the North East region - in Kuusamo, Kemijärvi and Salla - serve as proof that the Bjarmians have stayed in these regions relatively long periods of time.

Today the ancient Bjarmians are but a part of the history of Kuusamo, yet their skills live on. Bjarmia ltd, founded in 1974, wants to revive the ancient traditions of handicraft and trade in the North East region and bring them closer to the modern world and its people.  After all, Kuusamo is located on both the trade route of the ancient Bjarmians and a popular tourist route of the present-day people.

Bjarmia ltd produces handmade, individually designed ceramics. Bjarmia also holds a large selection of handicrafts made in Kuusamo and Finland. Most products available at Bjarmia Oy are made by skilled craftsmen who draw their inspiration from the nature around them.

The Bjarmia Hall is located in the town centre of Kuusamo, the busy business centre of Kuusamo rural district. In the Bjarmia Hall you can find hand made ceramics, souvenirs, handicrafts and a large selection of beatiful items representing both Finnish and Scandinavian design. There is also a coffee room in the Bjarmia Hall, where you can enjoy coffee and other refreshments with traditional homemade local pastries.
Bjarmia ltd also sells Marimekko products in the Bjarmia Hall.