The tale of Norgesglasset's cake tin
Designer Lisbeth Lutnæs is behind the illustration that has become a beloved Christmas motif in many Norwegian homes. She drew inspiration from Santa's workshop at the Glass Hut at Hadeland Glassverk, the place where Norgesglasset was once hand-blown, along with glass baubles and stars.
"When I got the assignment, I envisioned Santa's workshop in the Glass Hut – the light from the furnaces dancing on the walls, the sound of laughter and chitchat among the elves, the scent of fir branches and freshly baked Christmas cookies. I wanted to create a small universe where all of this lives on, where the Christmas spirit and craftsmanship meet, and every little detail tells its own story."
- Lisbeth Lutnæs, illustrator for Norgesglasset
When you look closely at the motif, you will discover small stories hidden in the drawing: the mouse family scurrying between the presents, Santa's workshop in full swing, the kiss under the mistletoe, and perhaps you can even glimpse "Sleepy" from the Seven Dwarfs helping by the oven?
The round cake tin has a removable divider with space for seven different kinds of cakes, just like Grandma always did it.
And for those who like order in their Christmas baking, there's also a square variant – perfect for gingerbread, serina cookies, and oatmeal crisps.
Every Christmas, thousands of Norwegians return to their cookie tin, not just to store baked goods, but to preserve traditions. Because just like the gnomes in the Glass Hut, we know that magic lies in the details.
Norgesglass's cookie tin – made for cookies, memories, and Christmas spirit.
