Oiva Toikka was inspired by seafaring for his design, so the 2018 Annual Bird's name actually referenced a maritime pilot. Fittingly, Pilot wears a beautiful shades of marine blue with silver lustrous stripes, which take on an algae green hue towards the bottom. The tail also has a swirled detailing which can actually be felt when this medium-sized bird is in hand. Only available for 2018, each handcrafted iittala Toikka Pilot 2018 Annual Bird carries the signature O. Toikka IITTALA 2018 to ensure authenticity. Like all Toikka treasures, yours may not look just like the one pictured; the variation in craftsmanship is what makes each one a truly unique piece of art.