northern homes
Arkiivi looks back to a time when Nordic hometextiles reflected their local community.
The textiles used in Nordic homes a century ago, were crafted by family members or local artisans. Each village had its own characteristic patterns and techniques.
Women and girls wove and sewed for the needs of their own household. The family’s everyday textiles represented hours of careful craftsmanship, often done by a family member.
When the textiles were worn out, they were reused in rag rugs or as filling for pillows and mattresses. No material went to waste. Textiles also become fragile over time – which is why so few remain today.
Our textiles are rediscovered Nordic designs, and production takes place in our part of the world.
Quality and sustainability are the cornerstones of everything we create. In the Baltic region, we find Europe’s finest expertise in textile production — knowledge built on generations of craftsmanship. We’re proud to support that tradition.
Arkiivi’s products are made in Lithuania from 100% new pure wool, using ecological materials and processes wherever possible.
We offer an alternative to the anonymous and mass-produced; choosing instead European craftsmanship that lasts, rooted in our local traditions, brought back to suit modern homes.
Verner, from Ostrobothnia
Christmas 2025;
In 1975, collector Verner Rasmus sold a checkered wool blanket to the Museum of Ostrobothnia. The blanket, likely woven in the first half of the 20th century, has been used in Vörå. The artisan remains unknown.
Arkiivi now brings this local design back to life, woven in 100% pure wool and offered in three contemporary colourcombinations. We’ve named the blanket Verner, in gratitude for his dedication to the heritage of the local weavers.
Explore the Verner productrange in 100% wool, a rediscovered heritage design.
Merry Christmas
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