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Hukka Tahvo: a soapstone sauna elf with a pointed cone hat
The Hukka Tahvo is a small sauna elf carved from Finnish soapstone. It has a cheerful smile and wears a tall cone hat with a single point. It stands just under 3 inches tall and weighs less than half a pound. Hukka carves it in Tuupovaara, Finland, from the same soapstone many sauna stoves are built from, so it takes sauna heat session after session.
In Finnish folklore the sauna elf lives in the sauna and keeps an eye on everyone who bathes there. Set Tahvo on top of the heater stones, electric or wood burning, where its face shows, and throw water on the stones as usual. It also works as a small massage stone. Let it warm on the stones, lift it off, and wait until it is comfortably warm to the touch. Then press the point of the hat into a tight spot on your shoulders and roll the smooth head over your neck. It comes as one solid piece with nothing to assemble. Tahvo is one of six Hukka elves, each with a different hat, so you can add a new one each season. Want the one with a stacked cone hat? See the Hukka Jolle sauna elf. The Hukka Tahvo ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 7.2 cm |
Features
- Tahvo is the perfect companion for the sauna.
- Great for an alternative massaging tool.
- Can be placed as decoration between the stones of the sauna heater.
- 100% authentic Finnish Carelian Soapstone made in Tuupovaara, Finland.
- Sturdy Carelian Soapstone is renowned for its high heat capacity and capabilities to withstand harsh environment.
Includes
- Hukka Tahvo Sauna Elf with Cone Hat
Specifications
|
Model |
TAHVO |
|
Width |
1.77″ (45mm) |
|
Height |
2.83″ (72mm) |
|
Weight |
.44 lbs |
FAQ
What is the cone hat for on the Tahvo elf?
It is the character’s trademark and a massage tool in one. The description explains the cone-shaped hat doubles as a pressure point reliever, so you can press the warmed soapstone point into tight spots in the shoulders and neck, while the smooth head works as a gentle massager. Let Tahvo cool from the stones to a comfortable warmth before using him on skin, testing it on your forearm first.
Where does a sauna elf go?
On top of the stones of your sauna heater, as decoration, where the page says he keeps his delightful expression no matter how hot it gets. Carelian soapstone has high heat capacity and withstands harsh environments, which is why it is happy there. Keep him on the stones themselves, not against heating elements, and respect any gaps the heater manual asks you to leave open.
How big is Tahvo?
1.77 inches (45 mm) wide and 2.83 inches (72 mm) tall, weighing 0.44 pounds, the same size as Sulo and Jolle. Hukka’s own site lists him at 45 by 72 mm and 0.2 kg, which matches the specification tab here. He is small enough to tuck among the stones of any residential heater without changing how the stones are stacked or how much air moves through them.
Is this a real Finnish soapstone product?
Yes. The Features tab states 100 percent authentic Finnish Carelian soapstone made in Tuupovaara, Finland, and Hukka Design’s own listing describes natural Karelian soapstone with no chemicals added during manufacture. That makes this elf a genuine piece of Finnish sauna culture rather than a resin novelty, and happy to be heated on the stones session after session. See the whole family in our Hukka collection.
Who are the other sauna elves?
The page names the family as Jolle, Lyyli, Elli, Reiska and Sulo alongside Tahvo, each with a different hat: stacked cone, bucket hat, handle hat, baseball hat and holiday hat. All are the same soapstone at 0.44 pounds and about 1.8 inches wide, with heights from 2.48 to 2.83 inches, so they line up nicely together on a heater and make a matched set of gifts for sauna lovers.
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