LAPUAN KANKURIT – WEAVERS FROM FINLAND
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.
WOVEN JOURNEY 1973 – 2023
2023 was 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.
PATTERN LAB 2020
Pattern Lab is a year-long study project at Aalto University of Art, Design and Architecture. The project gives students a possibility to experience what it is like to work as a professional freelance designer in the textile industry.
During the training, students create their own designs in co-operation with a design company, such as Lapuan Kankurit.
LIISA AND JUHA HJELT: THE 100 YEARS OF CRAFTMANSHIP
In 1917 Juho Annala, the grandfather of Juha Hjelt, founded a felt boot factory in Lapua, Finland.
In the 30’s, Juha’s father and uncle bought first weaving machines, and industrial weaving began. This was the beginning of the story of Lapuan Kankurit.
Liisa and Juha Hjelt
Third generation weavers
HELMI LIIKANEN X LAPUAN KANKURIT
Designer Helmi Liikanen was visiting our weaving mill in Lapua, Finland 2018.
Welcome to join Helmi and enjoy the tour around the weaving mill!
LAPUAN KANKURIT X REETA EK X CLEAN BALTIC SEA
Reeta Ek is one of our talented designers. Design Forum Finland awarded her with The Young Designer of the Year prize of 2017.
The AALLONMURTAJA textiles were created in co-operation with the John Nurminen Foundation. This co-operation enables Lapuan Kankurit to donate a fixed amount from every product sold from the collection directly to Clean the Baltic Sea Project.