A Century on the Loom: Lapuan Kankurit’s Woven Legacy

In a small Finnish town surrounded by vast fields and crisp northern air, the rhythmic clatter of looms has echoed for over a century. This is Lapua, home to Lapuan Kankurit, a family-run weaving mill where threads of heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability are woven into every piece. From the beginning, the company has been guided by a deep respect for natural materials and a heartfelt commitment to community and craft. Today, under the stewardship of fourth-generation weavers Esko and Jaana Hjelt, Lapuan Kankurit continues to weave warmth, wellness, and Nordic sentiment into everyday life.

Anu Leinonen for Lapuan Kankurit, 2018.

“We’ve grown so much as weavers, as entrepreneurs, as human beings,” say Esko and Jaana. “Everyone we’ve met, everything that has happened - all of it has shaped our journey and woven a small thread through the very heart of this tapestry. We can’t wait to see what kind of adventures and encounters fill it up in the next 25 years.”...

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Image Credits:

Lead Image: Lapuan Kankurit Salvia Towel in gold-lavender. Meirami linen cloth. Courtesy of Lapuan Kankurit.

All other images as credited in photo captions.