Tradition of godparent jewellery at Hollming shipyard

A designated godparent names the vessel. There was a habit of giving a godparent a memento of the honorary task. This was most often a bracelet, a tiepin or a watch fob. Ship-specific jewellery was designed for the godparents of Hollming vessels from the beginning of the 1980's. The symbols were related to each ship, its work and appearance. Aila Salo designed and drew the jewellery. Goldsmith Raimo Helkelä did his best to interpret the drawings in his work.