early life and education kaija sanelma lehtimäki, a renowned finnish-born canadian weaver, was born in turku, finland, in 1939. her early life was marked by a brief stay in sweden at the age of four to escape soviet occupation. both her biological mother and swedish foster mother were accomplished textile workers, influencing kaija's future in the craft. kaija studied weaving at abo hemslojdslararinne institut (turku textile teachers institute) from 1960 to 1964. this traditional school emphasized good craftsmanship and design, providing a thorough understanding of weave structures. career an…