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Metsikkö tea towel, white - olive

Lapuan Kankurit

16.60€

Lapuan Kankurit
Metsikkö tea towel
Member price 16.60€.
19.60€


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Description

The Metsikkö tea towel, designed by illustrator Matti Pikkujämsä for Lapuan Kankurit, features a magical forest landscape filled with Northern plants and animals. Highly absorbent and quick-drying, the versatile kitchen towel works equally well as a dish towel, hand towel or small cloth, adding a touch of style to any kitchen.

Made from a blend of European linen and cotton, the Metsikkö kitchen towel is woven in the town of Lapua, Finland. Did you know that the brand name Lapuan Kankurit literally translates to "weavers of Lapua"?

Material
60% European "Masters of Linen" linen, 40% cotton
Colour
Olive green, white
Length
70 cm
Width
46 cm
Notes
Hanging loop on the short side of the towel.
Care instructions
Gentle wash in 60 °C
Product ID
LT79727

Matti Pikkujämsä

Matti Pikkujämsä (b. 1976) is a Finnish illustrator and graphic designer, who graduated from University of Art and Design Helsinki and has become known for his warm and humorous children’s book illustrations. He has also designed several book covers; prints for brands such as Samuji, Marimekko and Kauniste and illustrations for Finnish magazines and newspapers. In 2013 Pikkujämsä won the Rudolf Koivu illustration award and two years later the State Prize for Illustrations.

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  • Equal opportunities for all employees
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  • Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
  • No incineration or landfilling of returned items
  • No use of endangered species as materials
  • No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
  • The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
  • Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
  • Material-efficient and ecological packaging
  • Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
  • No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
  • Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
  • Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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  • Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
  • No harmful or hazardous substances
  • Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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  • Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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  • High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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  • Design for enduring life-long quality
  • Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
  • Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.

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