Tong Ren

Tong is living in Helsinki since 2010, but originally from Henan, China. He has studied in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design department, Aalto University. He also has a background in Industrial design.

His works focus on story telling through the color and material. He appreciates the craftsmanship spirit and reflects that in his design. Tong finds inspirations from nature and his travels.

His studies also brought him and Lapuan Kankurit together in the spring of 2018, when he visited the weaving mill as part of his studies. Students weave their designs at the mill, and the company meets young designers. "We fell in love with Tong's style right away. After spending more time with him, we got to know him better and definitely wanted to showcase his talent in Finland even more"

Read more about Tong: 
Designs for a Simple Life | Lapuan Kankurit