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Lapuan Kankurit

Lapuan Kankurit, Weavers
Lapua, Finland
Lapuan Kankurit is a renowned, family-owned Finnish weaving mill known for its fully traceable natural materials, high-class jacquard linen and wool textiles, and strong commitment to sustainable, human-scale Nordic craftsmanship. Every raw material used (primarily premium linen and wool) can be fully traced back to its origin. Lapuan Kankurit specialise in intricate jacquard-woven patterns, blending traditional master craftsmanship with modern industrial weaving innovations. Their textiles — ranging from sauna and kitchen collections to blankets — are engineered to endure for decades, actively standing against throwaway consumer culture. They frequently partner with top contemporary designers and institutions (such as Aalto University and The National Museum of Finland) to keep Nordic weaving heritage fresh and modern.
In 1917 Juho Annala (the maternal great-grandfather of the current incumbent) founded a felt boot and slipper factory by the rapids in Lapua, Finland, during the year of Finland's independence. During the 1930s the founder's family acquired their first industrial weaving machines, producing wool army blankets and early jacquard fabrics. In 1973 third-generation weaver Juha Hjelt and his wife Liisa established a specialised weaving mill, naming it Lapuan Kankurit (meaning "Weavers of Lapua") to focus on high-end patterned fabrics rather than cheap mass production. In 1999 the fourth-generation family members Esko and Jaana Hjelt took over at the helm, transforming the local mill into an internationally recognised brand, with the fifth generation joining in the mid-2020s.
Weaving in linen, tencel and wool, Lapuan Kankurit create timeless, beautiful weaves, for every season, pieces to use every day and treasure for life.

Further Information

Laundered Linen

Linen textiles that are not pre-washed will be stiff and crisp when brand new — this is often a marker of the high quality of the fibres being intact, long, and untreated. After each use and wash, linen becomes softer and more absorbent over time, improving its quality and utility. It is often recommended to wash your linen before first use, to enhance absorbency. Shrinkage will occur after first use in linen that is not pre-washed, normally of around 5%.

Caring for Tencel

When caring for tencel, you must wash the item on a delicate cycle at either 40°C or 60°C in plenty of water; avoid using softener and bleach. When the cycle has finished, reshape the item while it’s still damp. Please note that linen fibres may come off the product during the wash, and the colour of natural linen will become lighter with washing. Do not use a tumble dryer.

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A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying bath towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£68.00
Ex Tax:£56.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying bath towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£68.00
Ex Tax:£56.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying bath towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£68.00
Ex Tax:£56.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying hand towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying hand towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying hand towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying hand towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A softly textured, ultra-absorbent, lightweight and quick-drying hand towel with a tactile weave crafted from 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A 100% washed linen cushion cover with narrow stripes and a natural linen base colour. Perfect for throwing on the couch, or other lounges. Flax used in the manufacturing is sustainably grown in central Europe without artificial irrigation. Designed by Elina Helenius — a Helsinki based textile artis..
£42.50
Ex Tax:£35.42
A cushion cover of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic, understated and subtle chevron pattern, for those times when what is needed is a curl-up on the sofa with a hot drink, a warm throw and something good to read. All yarns are spun as well a..
£69.00
Ex Tax:£57.50
A cushion cover of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic, understated and subtle chevron pattern, for those times when what is needed is a curl-up on the sofa with a hot drink, a warm throw and something good to read. All yarns are spun as well a..
£69.00
Ex Tax:£57.50
A two litre rubber hot water bottle enclosed in a  cover made of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic, understated and subtle chevron pattern, for those times when what is needed is a curl-up on the sofa with a hot drink, a warm throw and s..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A two litre rubber hot water bottle enclosed in a  cover made of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic, understated and subtle chevron pattern, for those times when what is needed is a curl-up on the sofa with a hot drink, a warm throw and s..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A soft and comforting woollen hot water bottle for the colder evenings, this is a two litre rubber hot water bottle enclosed in a cover made of 100% pure new wool, woven in Finland from EU spun wool of New Zealand and South American origin. The name 'Saimaannorppa' is Finnish for 'Saimaa Ringed Seal..
£44.00
Ex Tax:£36.67
A wool and merino hot water bottle cover, with a 2 litre hot water bottle included, woven in Finland from Masters of Linen certified linen yarn, and EU spun merino of South American origin. The pattern, designed by Helmi Liikanen for Lapuan Kankurit experiments with a combination of different weaves..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A 100% wool hot water bottle cover, with a 2 litre hot water bottle included, woven in Finland from EU spun wool of New Zealand and South American origin. The pattern, designed by Masaru Suzuki for Lapuan Kankurit depicts falling snow, hence the name ‘Pyry’, or ‘Snowstorm’. All yarns are spun and dy..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A 100% wool hot water bottle cover, with a 2 litre hot water bottle included, woven in Finland from EU spun wool of New Zealand and South American origin. The pattern, designed by Masaru Suzuki for Lapuan Kankurit depicts the new leaves of a tree, hence the name ‘Verso’, or ‘Sprout’. All yarns are s..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
An intricately woven blanket or throw, with a textural weave combining three colours of yarn to create a lightweight, yet warm throw with a beautiful drape. Woven from 100% pure new wool blanket in a bold grey and rainy blue geometric pattern, this beautiful throw is designed by one of Lapuan Kankur..
£142.00
Ex Tax:£118.33
A soft and warm blanket or throw, with a twill-like weave in white, grey, and olive green stripes inspired by the open landscapes of Ostrobothnia — where Lapuan Kankurit's weaving mill is located. Skilfully woven in 100% pure new wool, this blanket is finished with natural white twisted fringes. The..
£108.00
Ex Tax:£90.00
A soft and warm blanket or throw, with a twill-like weave in white, grey, and cinnamon stripes inspired by the open landscapes of Ostrobothnia — where Lapuan Kankurit's weaving mill is located. Skilfully woven in 100% pure new wool, this blanket is finished with natural white twisted fringes. The ya..
£108.00
Ex Tax:£90.00
A sumptuously thick, warm and soft blanket, This product is woven and finished in Lapua from wool yarn spun from certified Wool Integrity New Zealand fibre. The warp used is South American wool fibre spun in Europe. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of wes..
£150.00
Ex Tax:£125.00
100% linen kitchen or hand towel, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. 
In natural, un-dyed linen, with woven-in stripes in bright blue, this classic towel will work equally well as a kitchen towel or hand towel. Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth-gene..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A linen kitchen or hand towel in 100% linen, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. 
In natural, un-dyed linen, with woven-in stripes in olive green, this classic towel will work equally well as a kitchen towel or hand towel. Lapuan Kankurit, a ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A generously sized, 100% linen table cloth, with a beautiful texture in a classic colour, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in western Finland. In natural, un-dyed linen, woven together with a bright, light blue, this classically simple table cloth will work equally well as part of a forma..
£132.00
Ex Tax:£110.00
A soft, washed linen table cloth or pièce de lin featuring pretty jacquard-woven sprigs of marjoram — perfect for use as a tablecloth, bedspread (especially on hot summer nights) or throw. Linen is a natural fibre made from flax, in this case, sustainably grown in central Europe without artificial i..
£150.00
Ex Tax:£125.00
A square linen cloth, intended for use as a decorative tablecloth or centrepiece, in a reversible damask design created by Dora Jung in 1961. Dora Jung (1906–1980) was a Finnish textile artist, craftswoman, and industrial designer, well known for reforming the method for ‘damask’ weaving. Looks beau..
£25.00
Ex Tax:£20.83
A 100% 'European Masters of Linen’ linen, herringbone weave table runner, measuring 43cm x 150cm. A timeless classic, this Scandinavian natural and black runner will create a beautiful centrepiece for any table. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western..
£39.00
Ex Tax:£32.50
100% linen table cloth, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. In natural, un-dyed linen, with woven-in stripes in a cheerful papaya-orange, this classic table cloth will work equally well as part of a formal table setting, or as an everyday, re..
£147.00
Ex Tax:£122.50
A 100% washed linen napkin, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. 
In a beautiful deep Blueberry, this classic napkin will 
work equally well as part of a formal table setting, or as an everyday, relaxed backdrop to home dining. Lapuan Kan..
£13.50
Ex Tax:£11.25
A 100% washed linen napkin, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. 
In a beautiful deep Bordeaux, this classic napkin will 
work equally well as part of a formal table setting, or as an everyday, relaxed backdrop to home dining. Lapuan Kankurit,..
£13.50
Ex Tax:£11.25
A 100% washed linen napkin, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. 
In neutral grey, this classic napkin will 
work equally well as part of a formal table setting, or as an everyday, relaxed backdrop to home dining. Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth-gen..
£13.50
Ex Tax:£11.25
A 100% washed linen napkin adorned with a decorative stripe woven from a thicker, plied yarn. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill initially set up by husband and wife Juha and Liisa Hjelt, but now run by their son Esko an..
£15.50
Ex Tax:£12.92
A 100% washed linen napkin adorned with a decorative stripe woven from a thicker, plied yarn. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill initially set up by husband and wife Juha and Liisa Hjelt, but now run by their son Esko an..
£15.50
Ex Tax:£12.92
A thick and soft natural white, merino and pure new wool blanket with stripes and fringes in yarn-dyed dark grey, woven in Lapua, Finland. Created by the skilled artisans at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth generation weavers set in a mill initially founded by husband and wife Juha and Lii..
£150.00
Ex Tax:£125.00
An ethereally lightweight, square shaped scarf woven from 100% European Masters of Linen quality washed long staple linen, measuring 70cm x 70cm (plus fringes). Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland — a fourth-generation weaving family, who ..
£32.50
Ex Tax:£27.08
An ethereally lightweight, square shaped scarf woven from 100% European Masters of Linen quality washed long staple linen, measuring 70cm x 70cm (plus fringes). Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland — a fourth-generation weaving family, who ..
£32.50
Ex Tax:£27.08
An ethereally lightweight scarf woven from 100% European Masters of Linen quality washed long staple linen, measuring 3cm5 x 200cm (plus fringes). Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland — a fourth-generation weaving family, who have been crea..
£34.00
Ex Tax:£28.33
A 100% linen rounded wash mitt, with hanging loop, made from loop- and flat-woven linen, woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. With one side loop, or Terry woven for exfoliating, and the other smoother, flat woven side for gentler washing. ..
£15.00
Ex Tax:£12.50
A double faced, weighty, 100% washed linen kitchen towel, with a cotton hanging loop. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. This fourth-generation weaving family has been creating its beautiful linen fabrics for over 45 years. Set up initia..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A double faced, weighty, 100% washed linen kitchen towel, with a cotton hanging loop. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. This fourth-generation weaving family has been creating its beautiful linen fabrics for over 45 years. Set up initia..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
Washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave dishcloth with a cotton hanging loop attached, measuring 25cm x 32cm. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ver..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
Washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached, measuring 25cm x 32cm. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
Washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave dishcloth with a cotton hanging loop attached, measuring 25cm x 32cm. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a ver..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 48cm x 70cm, a beautiful general purpose kitchen towel. Tencel i..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
A washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 48cm x 70cm, a beautiful general purpose kitchen towel. Tencel i..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
A washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 48cm x 70cm, a beautiful general purpose kitchen towel. Tencel i..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
A washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 48cm x 70cm, a beautiful general purpose kitchen towel. Tencel i..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A 55% linen, 32% cotton and 13% tencel dark grey soap scrub, with hand strap, made from leftover fabrics, to minimise waste. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 10cm x 15cm, this scrub is great for gently exfoliating your skin a..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A 70% linen, 30% cotton loop-woven friction bath towel — long prized for their invigorating effect on the skin. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth-generation weaving family, has been creating its beautiful linen..
£64.00
Ex Tax:£53.33
A generously proportioned, 100% linen flat woven summer towel, woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 95 x 180cm, in natural, undyed linen, with woven-in stripes in bright, summery blue, this classic towel is great for bathroom, be..
£68.00
Ex Tax:£56.67
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