J288 The Journal for WSD

A modern fulling mill

Our last stop was the linen mill at Lapuan Kankurit which is almost completely computerised. Yes, I knew they were looms, but only just! In their small range of exquisite goods you can see the influence of their Japanese clients. After a Gala Dinner on Tuesday we caught a very early train back to Helsinki on Wednesday. I met a friend and visited every yarn shop in the city! A wonderful end to a wonderful week. Kiitos, Finland. https://www.europeanwoolassociation.org About the Author: Gillian Thomas joined the Gwent Guild about nine years ago and enjoys all the skills and growing dye plants. As a re-enactor she recreates ancient textiles, Iron Age and more recently Bronze Age, on her warp weighted loom especially the Danish Bog Burials. She is researching the Tarim Mummies.

Dyeing with coffee

Dyeing with different base colours of yarn

Paper yarn dyed with plant dyes

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Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers 288, Winter 2023