Eija Rasinmäki

Eija Rasinmäki is an award-winning textile artist, the co-founder and senior designer of Finarte, and a true pioneer of modern Finnish textile art. Inspired by her mother’s weaving from a young age, Eija set out on a lifelong mission: to elevate the traditional Finnish rag rug from rustic cabins to sophisticated city homes. Since 1970, she has redefined the Finnish interior, establishing her own weaving mill in Finland and eventually co-founding Finarte in 1985 with her husband, Erkki Immonen.

Today, Eija continues to design for Finarte while maintaining her own factory, Kutomo Rasinmäki, where she creates bespoke, handcrafted commissions. Her iconic rugs are found in countless private homes and public spaces worldwide, from the Finnish Consulate in New York to the floors of international cultural icons. Her work has also caught the eye of the international press, and in in November 2025, The New York Times featured Eija and her craft, a nod to the growing global recognition of Finnish rag rug artistry. She is a true pioneer who transforms textiles into liveable art, a force to be reckoned with, and a firm believer in the power of color to heal the soul.