Weavers from Finland
Lapuan Kankurit’s outlet in Lapua, Finland has been nominated in the SHOP OF THE YEAR category in Visualistit ry’s (Finnish Trade Union for Visual Marketing) Visu Awards 2024. We opened our gorgeous outlet in the Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku’s historical factory and culture site in 2015. The outlet was designed by the Japanese IMA Design’s […]
The EY Entrepreneur of The Year competition, organized annually by EY, is an acknowledgement of entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievements. In 2023, Jaana and Esko Hjelt from Lapuan Kankurit Oy were chosen as the Audience Favourite. ILOQ’s Heikki Hiltunen and Mika Pukari were declared as the Growth Entrepreneurs of The […]
Lapuan Kankurit, Kyrö Distillery, and Lennol Oy have been recognized as pioneers in sustainability in South Ostrobothnia. The awards for exemplary sustainability efforts by these companies were announced on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at a seminar held at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.In the award criteria, the companies were acknowledged for their commitment to developing […]
The South Ostrobothnia Entrepreneurs Association awarded the 2022 Regional Entrepreneur of the Year award to Jaana and Esko Hjelt. Lapuan Kankurit, a family-run company led by the Hjelt family, has carried on Finnish weaving traditions for over a century. Founded in 1917 by Juho Annala, the company initially produced felt slippers and later expanded to […]
Tunnustustuoli, awarded by the Association of Interior Journalists, is awarded as a recognition for excellency in the field of interior decorating. The association’s executive committee chooses the winner from three to four nominees appointed by the association. This year the Association of Interior Journalists wished to reward a company which has dedicated itself to treasuring […]
At the Textile & Fashion Forum Helsinki event on April 7, 2022, the Textile and Fashion Award was presented to Lapuan Kankurit. The Award Winner Grows and Evolves While Honoring Tradition The Textile & Fashion Forum Helsinki, which brought together the key players in the textile and fashion industry, culminated in a gala evening where […]
We were honoured to win the brand of the year award by the Finnish chamber of commerce. For the third year, the Chamber of Commerce awarded the brand of the year. This year the award was won by Lapuan kankurit, a family business with a 100 year history of weaving. The choice was reasoned with […]
Lapuan Kankurit – the most recommended brand 2020The survey of economic research – Taloustutkimus, included 536 brands, and Lapuan Kankurit was the most recommended brand with NPS result +52. The NPS number shows how likely a user would recommend a brand to a friend. The second most recommended was Moccamaster with a result of +50. […]
TERVA Linen-Tencel one of Editors’ choises 2014The new linen-Tencel is a material like no other! The Association of Interiors Journalists has selected the 12 best Finnish interior design products yearly from 1999. 2014 one of Editors’ choises are Lapuan Kankurit’s new innovative linen-Tencel bathtextiles TERVA and KIVI. The award-winning products are a combination of beautiful […]
This year’s Ornamo Sphere will be presented to Finnish weavers Lapuan Kankurit for their long-standing commitment to the Finnish textile industry during a period of sustained change and for their skill in making successful use of Finnish expertise in design. The company’s ongoing investment in its weaving facilities and its considerable commercial success on the […]
The CORONA blanket in 100% wool designed by Finnish textile designer Marja Rautiainen was awarded with the Finnish MUOTO 2015 prize. MUOTO is a timely cross-section of the best Finnish design. The annual gala rewards the most creative, talented, and uncompromising professionals in the field while highlighting the most significant products. Jury’s justification for the […]
The linen weaving mill Lapuan Kankurit has won the Taito-Finlandia 2014 award. The award was presented on November 14th at the Finnish Craft & Design Fair in Tampere. The recipient was selected by internationally renowned designers Aamu Song and Johan Olin. The nominees were chosen by a jury consisting of professionals in the handicraft and […]
The MUOTO 2012 competition culminated in a spectacular Muoto Gala at Finlandia Hall on September 5th.2012. Jaana and Esko Hjelt from Lapuan Kankurit, along with designer Anu Leinonen, attended the event to receive their award. Leinonen’s KASTE and LÄHDE bath textile collection, made from washed linen, won the public’s favorite award in the textile category. […]
Lapuan Kankurit’s Dora Jung Reproduction Recognized at MUOTO2011 GalaLapuan Kankurit’s Dora Jung reproduction received recognition at the MUOTO2011 gala, held on September 1, 2011, at Finlandia Hall. Lapuan Kankurit was the winner of the public vote in the textile products category. A panel of professionals selected three products in each category, from which a public […]