In the ethereal embrace of time's flowing river, Nikari unfurled its narrative tapestry in the enchanted year of 1967, nestled along the beguiling banks of the Nikkarinkoski. This mystical birthplace, resonating with the sylvan echoes of Seinäjoki, bore witness to the inception of a legacy steeped in the artistry of woodcraft. A whimsical dance of words birthed the appellation 'Nikari,' a harmonious medley intertwining the Finnish term "nikkari," an ode to the masterful cabinet maker, the poetic moniker of Nikkarinkoski, translating to "the river stream of the cabinet maker," and the visionary maestro behind it all, Kari Virtanen.