Flowers are key Midsummer traditions – and they feature largely in the Moomin stories too, from the roses that Moominmamma grows in her garden to Tulippa, the little girl who lives inside a tulip from
The Moomins and the Great Flood. Growing up in Finland, surrounded by nature, it’s no wonder that flora and fauna had a big influence on Tove’s artwork and writing. In fact, the theme of respect for the natural world runs all through her work. Kallis Ellis, founder of McQueens is a huge fan of Moomin and friends and had the pleasure of
interviewing their Creative Director, Sophie Jansson earlier this year.