Weavers from Finland
Ecoliving by the sea Majamaja is actually two conce under the same name: firstly, it is, both architecturally and design-wise, a state-of-theart and minimalist rental design villa situated in the gorgeous Helsinki archipelago. Secondly, it is an eco-housing innovation of the future, an off-grid-living concept that aims to meet the challenges that arise, globally, from […]
The season’s bountiful offerings deserve the best textiles to preserve and present them. Earthy tones and natural materials provide a gorgeous canvas for your harvest feast.
Linen is absorbent, lightweight and dries fast. It’s easy to see why we consider it the superior company to sauna. Let the sun shine and the steam rise in style and comfort with our linen bath products.
Whether an abundant event with white linens and the best silverware, or a more mundane meal made special with a few attentive touches, a set table symbolises many things to the people that gather around it. A table setting symbolises preparation. Whether a solitary activity or one shared with helpers, setting the table sets the […]
“Water is the oldest of ointments, rapid-foam of remedies” goes part of a verse in the Finnish national epic Kalevala.For many Finns it’s merely a worn out proverb with little substance. For Iina Kuustonen, an award-winning Finnish actress and a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, it seems more akin to a philosophy to live by. I find […]
Life cannot be divvied up into neat little categories, and we believe you shouldn’t have to do that with the textiles in your life, either. Our aim is to create textiles that are there for you in any situation, whenever you need – and will continue to do so for generations to come. This means […]
When temperatures drop to minus degrees and snow covers everything in sight, Finns gather their rugs, blankets, and clothes and take them outside. The coldest winter days are perfect for cleaning. The crisp winter air here in the north is perfect for airing out rugs, duvets, and pillows. As children, many Finns loved walking on […]
In a country where half of the year is spent in cold and darkness, how do the people keep their spirits up? While some begrudgingly accept wintertime as merely a necessary evil, others embrace it. Even by plunging into the icy waters of frozen lakes and seas. Winter swimming, ice swimming or coldwater swimming has […]
Finnish Christmas is steeped in traditions, many of which can be traced back hundreds or even thousands of years. For Finns, Christmas is the time of the quiet calm that only comes when the snow blankets the land in soft white, when the day is as dark as night and every light shines all the […]
The ancient alchemists believed that by marrying together mythology, technology and philosophy, they would be able to perfect the human body and soul. Listening to Nene Tsuboi and Tuomas Toivonen, the co-owners of KULTTUURISAUNA, talk about the bathing experience, it’s clear that the two practices are not altogether dissimilar. The way they describe the transformative […]
The cold, wind, and damp are the biggest challenges outdoors. If we don’t shield ourselves from these elements, we feel uncomfortable and will cut our visit to the wild short. This has not changed over the thousands of years during which the sparsely haired human mammals have walked the earth. It’s interesting that the solution […]
I wake up when the rest of the house is still sound asleep. The soft breathing of dreaming children can be heard in the otherwise quiet house. Dressed only in my emerald green swimsuit and linen bathrobe, I close the door silently behind me. Barefoot, I walk down to the beach. It is a calm, […]
The atmosphere reminded me of a secret garden in a nostalgic resort village. An atmosphere that, to me, seemed to suggest a more resort-like and relaxing living.It seemed to me that, living in a place like this, life itself would become more easygoing and relaxed. We made massive renovations in the ramshackle apartment while trying […]
Our society doesn’t really love mistakes. It’s ok to have minor mishaps, but you should always try to quickly redeem yourself, learn from your errors, try again — and succeed. But just to try something out for fun, with little regard for the perfect outcome? It’s pretty rebellious! Our work lives leave us with very […]
At its most simple and yet versatile, the wool blanket brings out the best properties of wool outdoors. Ever since humans domesticated sheep 8000 years ago, the wool blanket has retained its shape up to this day. The super-functional properties of wool woven into a square shape makes it the ultimate piece of equipment for […]
So we are a family of six, me Timo, my wife Jopsu, and our kids are Mimi 9, Muusa 7, Vili 5 and Iggy, who just turned 2. Our gang has always had a strong pull to be on the move. Luckily we’ve found work together in a field, which allows us to operate on […]
Absorbent, fast-drying, durable and ecological. There are many good reasons to choose linen towels from Lapuan Kankurit.Creating the best linen towels in the world has been our goal since the very beginning of Lapuan Kankurit. To us, being the best means not only the highest quality, longevity, and design of our products, but also the […]
In summer, Finnish nature is filled with hundreds of edible plants, flowers, and herbs. Wild greens are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and have been used for centuries as food, and to promote wellbeing.Picking and using wild herbs has become more popular than ever. This kind of wild green foraging, or hortoilu in Finnish, […]
As Finland is the most heavily forested country in Europe, it’s no wonder that our myths and stories are saturated with forest spirits, elves and sacred animals. Our dense forests have given us food, remedies and a living for centuries–nature truly is the quintessence of Finland. Thanks to our strong connection with nature, we Finns […]
Anu Jokela seeks flow with things that bring her joy. Interior designer and entrepreneur Anu Jokela describes her past relationship with hobbies as secondary. When work life was hectic, duties often took over and fun free time had to stand back. After losing her life’s work and personal history to a fire, Anu started exploring […]
CEO and hat designer Liina-Maaria Lönnroth follows family footsteps into hat making.Designing hats truly is a family affair for CEO, textile and fashion designer Liina-Maaria Lönnroth. In 2015, she took over the family business and purchased Tella, a company that designs and manufactures hats and accessories. Before, the business was run by her maternal grandfather, […]
What better way to begin a beautiful day than by enjoying a delicious breakfast?In Finland, breakfast time is filled with wonderful flavours and natural ingredients. Enjoying a hearty breakfast offers a moment’s pause before the hustle and bustle of the day and keeps you full well into lunchtime. Coffee and tea are the staples of […]
During the past few decades the number of saunas in Finland has grown quite rapidly. There are now over 1.5 million saunas in this country of five million people. Bathing in sauna is a centuries-old ritual, where the sole purpose is not to cleanse the body, but also to care for the mind. Even if […]
Stories are always present in author and blogger Malin Elmlid’s life, from baking bread to sewing clothes from authentic materials. Malin started her project The Bread Exchange simply because, living in Berlin, she couldn’t find white sourdough bread and started baking her own. “I had too much and I gave it away”, she says. At […]
The Finnish word “himmeli”, which is a form of straw art, originates from the sky. People also often ask if there is something holy in himmelis. Certainly there is something in it.The rye field waves in the summer wind, and the soft light through the leaves above makes the yard feel like a cosy nest. […]
Johanna organises an annual craft fair where artisans and customers meet in 18th century historical surroundings, and sews historically accurate clothing from linen fabrics. “I grew up on a farm, so the landscape of my soul is a field,” Johanna says.When duty calls, Johanna doesn’t count the hours. Ideas follow her everywhere she goes, and […]