Who we are
Founded in 1985, Finarte is Finland's leading house for bold handcrafted rugs that balance heritage with a modern, global spirit. We believe a home should be a canvas for self-expression, a place that feels uniquely yours. From our iconic Finnish rag rugs to contemporary wool designs, every piece celebrates recycled and natural fibres, skilled handcraft and the softness of joyful living.
Our story
Our history goes back to the eighties. It’s a story of a young designer and a businessman falling in love and setting up a business that by today has evolved into the second generation. We see Finarte as something else than just a company – besides it being our life’s work, it’s a lifestyle of creativity, exchanging ideas and preserving things we hold dear.
Values that guide us
joy
We seek joy around us and strive to spread it. We believe in the power of optimism: that we’re all capable of positively influencing each other and our planet.
authenticity
For us, authenticity means the courage to stay true to ourselves. It’s to remain honest and to follow our calling.
care
We care about things around us. Caring applies to all aspects of our work: materials, people, and craft tradition.
– Edgar Allan Poe
What we believe in
The best materials are the ones that already exist. As of October 2026, one third (33%) of the designs in our collection are cotton rugs made mainly from recycled cotton. In addition, all our tufted wool rugs have a backing made from recycled cotton. In fact, all the cotton we use in our collection is recycled or upcycled. Our other main materials are wool and jute, both natural fibres. And always handmade.
Handwoven by a human
All Finarte rugs are handwoven by our skilled Indian artisans. We have been producing rugs in India for over 35 years now. Our production partnership is based on a life-long relationship with real people and real communities. We visit our factories, old friends and their families at least twice a year, after we spent a sizeable chunk of our lives living in India.
Boundary-breaking Finnish design
Our creative process is led by the idea of unique design-items, which are available for many and will last time in both design and quality. We collaborate with amazing Finnish designers from various fields that all give their unique input to our collection, always preserving precious handicraft traditions and techniques to the modern-day.
