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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 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 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, German made hot water bottle with a pure new wool cover, woven in Lapua, Finland in the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth generation weavers founded  by husband and wife Juha and Liisa Hjelt, and now run by their son Esko and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw wool comes from New ..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A cushion cover of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic block-stripe 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 as dyed in Europe ac..
£69.00
Ex Tax:£57.50
A cushion cover of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a textured weave designed by Maija Fagerlund. All yarns are spun as well as dyed in Europe according to REACH regulations and fulfil the ÖKO-TEX certificate. Made by Lapuan Kankurit of Finland, found..
£69.00
Ex Tax:£57.50
A two litre hot water bottle enclosed within a high quality South American wool cover, woven in a classic, understated grey and white diamond 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. Made in Finland and Estonia. ..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A warm, comfortable, yet surprisingly light-weight, subtle diamond patterned 100% pure wool blanket — perfect for cozying up on the couch with a warm mug of tea. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill. Whilst the raw wool co..
£110.00
Ex Tax:£91.67
A warm, comfortable, yet surprisingly light-weight, subtle diamond patterned 100% pure wool blanket — perfect for cozying up on the couch with a warm mug of tea. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill. Whilst the raw wool co..
£110.00
Ex Tax:£91.67
A warm, comfortable, yet surprisingly light-weight, subtle diamond patterned 100% pure wool blanket — perfect for cozying up on the couch with a warm mug of tea. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill. Whilst the raw wool co..
£107.00
Ex Tax:£89.17
A warm, comfortable, yet surprisingly light-weight, subtle diamond patterned 100% pure wool blanket — perfect for cozying up on the couch with a warm mug of tea. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill. Whilst the raw wool co..
£107.00
Ex Tax:£89.17
A pure new woollen blanket in cinnamon, woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family. This pattern takes inspiration from tradition, though what makes it interesting is its variations in yarn colour and groupings. Each of which lend to its p..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A pure new woollen blanket in cinnamon, woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family. This pattern takes inspiration from tradition, though what makes it interesting is its variations in yarn colour and groupings. Each of which lend to its p..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A pure new woollen blanket in natural dyed woad, woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family. This pattern takes inspiration from tradition, though what makes it interesting is its variations in yarn colour and groupings. Each of which lend..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A pure new woollen blanket in cinnamon, woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family. This pattern takes inspiration from tradition, though what makes it interesting is its variations in yarn colour and groupings. Each of which lend to its p..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A luxuriously soft, fine-patterned merino blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A luxuriously soft, fine-patterned merino blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A double sided, pure new woollen blanket in Blue and beige, woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family. With a unique weave which creates fine, wavy lines, and a softly textured blanket which retains heat beautifully. A soft blue colo..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A double sided, pure new woollen blanket in cinnamon, woven in Lapua, Finland, at the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, run by a fourth generation weaving family. With a unique weave which creates fine, wavy lines, and a softly textured blanket which retains heat beautifully. A warm orange colour to one..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A soft, fine-patterned 60% merino and 40% pure wool blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw m..
£106.00
Ex Tax:£88.33
A soft, fine-patterned 60% merino and 40% pure wool blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw m..
£106.00
Ex Tax:£88.33
A super-soft, fine-patterned merino blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool comes..
£139.00
Ex Tax:£115.83
A super-soft, fine-patterned merino blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool comes..
£139.00
Ex Tax:£115.83
A super-soft, fine-patterned merino blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool comes..
£145.00
Ex Tax:£120.83
A two litre hot water bottle enclosed within a high quality South American wool cover, sewn from excess materials, 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. Made in Finland and Estonia. All yarns are spun as well as dyed i..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A two litre hot water bottle enclosed within a high quality South American wool cover, sewn from excess materials, 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. Made in Finland and Estonia. All yarns are spun as well as dyed i..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A sumptuously warm and thick blanket, made as part of Lapuan Kankurit's project aiming to create blankets wholly made in Finland, including the tending of the sheep from whom the wool comes. After the wool is gathered from local sheep farms, it is washed, spun and woven by the master weavers at Lapu..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
A warm blanket woven in Scandinavian and New Zealand wool in a classic, understated beige and black diamond pattern, ideal for curling up on the sofa on a cold night. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. All yarns are spun as well as dyed ..
£105.00
Ex Tax:£87.50
A warm blanket woven in Scandinavian and New Zealand wool in a classic, understated grey and forest green diamond pattern, ideal for curling up on the sofa on a cold night. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. All yarns are spun as well as..
£105.00
Ex Tax:£87.50
A 130 x 180cm blanket of Scandinavian and New Zealand wool. A very warm blanket in a classic, understated grey and white diamond pattern, ideal for curling up on the sofa on a cold night. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. All yarns are ..
£105.00
Ex Tax:£87.50
A 100% pure new wool blanket 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 and his wife Jaana. The yarn used in this blanket is spun from the ..
£110.00
Ex Tax:£91.67
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% washed linen gym or pump bag, from the master weavers of Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Perfect for sports equipment and a change of clothes, and great for bringing to the beach — capacious, while being easily stowable. Natural undyed linen, with a woven in p..
£49.00
Ex Tax:£40.83
A sumptuously warm and thick blanket, made as part of Lapuan Kankurit's project aiming to create blankets wholly made in Finland, including the tending of the sheep from whom the wool comes. After the wool is gathered from local sheep farms, it is washed, spun and woven by the master weavers at Lapu..
£145.00
Ex Tax:£120.83
A sumptuously warm and thick blanket in Natural Brown with soft white twisted fringes to either end, made as part of Lapuan Kankurit's project aiming to create blankets wholly made in Finland, including the tending of the sheep from whom the wool comes. After the wool is gathered from local sheep fa..
£135.00
Ex Tax:£112.50
For those times when it's cold outside, and you need some comfort — Lapuan Kankurit's 70% mohair, 30% wool blanket is the most luxurious way you can meet this need. Mohair is a yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat — both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high luster and she..
£229.00
Ex Tax:£190.83
For those times when it's cold outside, and you need some comfort — Lapuan Kankurit's thick and warm 70% mohair, 30% wool blanket is the most luxurious way you can meet this need. Mohair is a yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat — both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high..
£229.00
Ex Tax:£190.83
For those times when it's cold outside, and you need some comfort — Lapuan Kankurit's 70% mohair, 30% wool blanket is the most luxurious way you can meet this need. Mohair is a yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat — both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high luster and she..
£229.00
Ex Tax:£190.83
For those times when it's cold outside, and you need some comfort — Lapuan Kankurit's 70% mohair, 30% wool blanket is the most luxurious way you can meet this need. Mohair is a yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat — both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high luster and she..
£229.00
Ex Tax:£190.83
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 natural grey, this classic towel will work equally well as a kitchen towel or hand towel. Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth-gen..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
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 , this classic towel will work equally well as a kitchen towel or hand towel. Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth-generation weavery..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
A fine merino scarf with a lace-like pattern, woven in Lapua, Finland. Inspired by a Finnish folk song, this scarf is light as a gust of wind, yet still retains heat. The workshops of Lapuan Kankurit are run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill initially set up by husband and wife Juha a..
£60.00
Ex Tax:£50.00
A fine merino scarf with a lace-like pattern, woven in Lapua, Finland. Inspired by a Finnish folk song, this scarf is light as a gust of wind, yet still retains heat. The workshops of Lapuan Kankurit are run by a fourth generation weaving family and a mill initially set up by husband and wife Juha a..
£60.00
Ex Tax:£50.00
A fine patterned merino scarf 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool comes from South Am..
£99.00
Ex Tax:£82.50
A super-soft, fine-patterned merino scarf 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 and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw merino wool comes f..
£99.00
Ex Tax:£82.50
A merino scarf designed by Leonardo Hidalgo — inspired after hiking in forests that surround Helsinki. He used simple elements such as stones, the flow of the water, the light of the moon and the verticality of the trees to create a series of shaft loom designs. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the works..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A merino scarf designed by Leonardo Hidalgo — inspired after hiking in forests that surround Helsinki. He used simple elements such as stones, the flow of the water, the light of the moon and the verticality of the trees to create a series of shaft loom designs. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A merino scarf designed by Leonardo Hidalgo — inspired after hiking in forests that surround Helsinki. He used simple elements such as stones, the flow of the water, the light of the moon and the verticality of the trees to create a series of shaft loom designs. Woven in Lapua, Finland, at the works..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
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