Lapuan Kankurit linen and wool textiles

FROM THE WEAVERS OF GOOD LIFE

In the beginning, there is yarn. From this yarn we weave a good life, responsibly, respecting the environment. Our roots go all the way back to 1917.

We weave natural raw materials, linen and wool. We weave Nordic design, inspired by our pure nature. To balance out the chilling climate of the north, we weave heaps of warmth and softness into our textiles.

SALES DAYS IN OUR WEAVING MILL 2.-3.8.2024 – THE MOST ANTICIPATED EVENT OF THE SUMMER

Sales Days in our weaving mill in Lapua on Friday 2.8.2024 from 9am to 7 pm and on Saturday, 3.8.2024 from 9am to 5 pm!

We will be offering a wide selection of sample pieces, leftovers, II-quality items, special products woven from surplus yarn, meterware and swatches – all equipped with delightfully affordable price tags!

While you’re in Lapua, we recommend you visit our Outlet in The Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku as well as the Lapua Art Museum and Cultural Center Vanha Paukku.

FISKARS VILLAGE ART & DESIGN BIENNALE 16.6-1.9.2024. LAPUAN KANKURIT x PAROLAN ROTTINKI

Lapuan Kankurit is participating in the third Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale! We are proud to share our veranda section together with Parolan Rottinki. The designers of our included products, Akira Minagawa and Harri Koskinen, both represent the top of their fields.

Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale is open from June 16th to September 1st, 2024. The main exhibition titled “The Surprise Guest”, found on the first floor of the granary, is inspired by the unique Finnish summer villa culture. The exhibition curator Sini Rinne-Kanto has invited an artist to join each room, whose works adds layers and depth to the spatialexperience. Our veranda’s surprise guest is the amazing international artist Laura Gozlan. Remember to visit also the beautiful Biennale shop on the ground floor. Welcome to Fiskars!

July's Most Wanted: Terva and Nyytti Towels -20 %

Summer is at its best right now! When going on summer trips, it's always a good idea to bring along a swimsuit and a lightweight linen-Tencel towel. This way, you can enjoy clean natural waters whenever the sun's heat becomes too intense.

Terva and Nyytti towels -20 %!

The offer is valid in the Lapua Outlet, Helsinki Store and Tampere shop-in-shop as well as online during July 2024.

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MEET THE DESIGNER: ELINA HELENIUS

Elina Helenius graduated as a textile artist and holds a Master of Arts degree from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University. With decades of experience in textile, surface, and colour design, Elina has collaborated with numerous domestic andinternational clients.

Inspired by the Finnish nature, Elina strives to create high-quality, timeless, beautiful, and practical textiles. Her designs have been showcased in international exhibitions and publications, and she has received several awards in design competitions.

The wool of Finnish sheep will be utilised for industrial purposes

Lapuan Kankurit has been investing in a new spinning and finishing mill 2021-2024. We hope to lead the way in the responsible utilisation of Finnish wool.

”We are a rebuilding a production line that had already disappeared from Finland. We are combining old knowhow with new technology.”

NATURAL MATERIALS

Lapuan Kankurit sources the Finnsheep wool fibre, utilized in their wool yarns, locally. The yarn made from this fibre is spun to be either natural brown or beige, and some are dyed further with natural dyes or even with "left over coffee".

OWN PRODUCTION

The Weaving Mill Is Our Heart. Developing the best textiles in the world is our passion. The world is changing, and Lapuan Kankurit has the courage to develop entirely new products and invest in our own production.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

We manufacture products that stand the test of time. We are constantly developing new techniques and looking for new innovations. We are willing to put effort into making sure weaving skills are preserved to future generations.

WOVEN JOURNEY 1973 - 2023

It’s the 50th birthday of Lapuan Kankurit. 50 years filled with exultant joys, heart-breaking hardships, remarkable friendships, bold breakthroughs, beautiful designs – 50 years filled with more memories than a mind could possibly hold.

Our family’s journey in the world of textiles began all the way back in 1917 with Juho Annala, who founded a felt boot factory in Lapua and subsequently laid the groundwork for the founding of Lapuan Kankurit in 1973. The past is the cornerstone on which we ground our work and our mission.

Our woven journey will continue.

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