Woven journey
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. So many years filled with exultant joys, heart-breaking hardships, remarkable friendships, bold breakthroughs, beautiful designs – so many years filled with more memories than a mind could possibly hold. The past is the cornerstone on which we ground our work and our mission.
Our woven journey continues.
Majamaja – Ecoliving by the sea
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.…
Harvest Season
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.
Sauna and linen – Perfect pair
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…
Symbolism of a Table Setting
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…
Waters of Life by Iina Kuustonen
“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…
Multipurpose Textiles for Multifaced Living
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…
Snow Day Cleaning
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…
Taking the Plunge
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…
Season for Sences
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 Alchemy of Sauna – Kulttuurisauna
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…
Wool is wonderful outdoors by Anton Kalland
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…
Immersed in Nature
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…
The lessons in laziness taught by the garden by Stella Harasek
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…
All the Mistakes I’ve made: Garden by Kirsikka Simberg
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…
The versatile wool blanket by Anton Kalland
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…
Dreaming in Iceland by Jopsu Ramu
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…
Love for Linen
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…
Wild about Greens
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…
When being is Enough – Forest Bathing
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…
The Joy of Creativity
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…
Growing up into Business
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…
Gathering Around the Breakfast Table
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…
The Magic of Sauna by Kirsikka Simberg and Anna Pirkola
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…
Collecting Stories with Bread by Malin Elmlid
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…
Eija Koski – The Skymaker
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…
Authenticity that spans generations
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…