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Ready for the Christmas sauna

By Lassen Light'In lantern
Sauna is one of the most beloved Christmas traditions for Finns. An enjoyable environment, with fresh and pleasant products, creates the ideal setting for the most wonderful and memorable sauna baths. Now is the time to upgrade your toiletries and sauna accessories for a sauna moment full of Christmas feeling.

Endearing entrance

It all starts with the mood. By Lassen's Light'In lantern brings the warmth of living light to the outside and inside of the sauna. Tea lights and pillar candles fit inside the stylish metal-framed lantern, which can be used with or without the lid.

• By Lassen's Light'In lantern >

Sauna memories from father to son

The Periferia KVJ3 sauna stool by the Finnish company Nikari is made to last from generation to generation. The clean-lined traditional stool, designed by Kari Virtanen, is made in Finland of sustainable alder. In addition to wood in a natural shade, the design also comes in black.

• Nikari's Periferia KVJ3 sauna stool >

Hay Frotté towel

Upgrade your towels

Soft, high-quality towels are the cornerstones of the Christmas sauna. The color of Hay’s dark green Frotté towel suits the Christmas season beautifully and has a lovely soft feel. The cotton bath towel measures 100 x 150 cm.

• Hay's Frotté towel >

More hot steam

The Bucket and Ladle set by the Finnish KOLO is perfect for a modern sauna. The holes in the edges of the bucket, made of painted aluminum, allow the ladle to be used as a handy carrying handle for the bucket. Available in two timeless colors, black and white.

• KOLO's Bucket and Ladle set >

For the cool-down breaks

The Terva bathrobe with hood by Lapuan Kankurit is timeless and simply casual. Made from a thin linen blend, the bathrobe is absorbent and dries quickly, and feels nice and warm both during a cooling break and after bathing. The Terva collection also includes a comprehensive range of other bath linen.

• Lapuan Kankurit's Terva bathrobe >

Skandinavisk Lempi hand wash

Fresh and clean

Known for its scented candles, Skandinavisk also produces wonderful cosmetics. The brand's bar soaps, liquid soaps and hand and body creams replicate the nature-inspired scent worlds of the candles while softening and protecting the skin. In the Lempi series, delicate floral scents combine with oakmoss.

• Skandinavisk's Lempi hand wash >

Iittala Aarne beer glass

After the bath

The way to enjoy an after-sauna beer in style is to use Iittala’s classic Aarne beer glasses. The glass series, originating in the 1950s, was designed by Göran Hongell and has won numerous design awards over time. The timeless shape of the glasses makes them ideal for a variety of purposes, perfect for the festive dinner table as well.

• Iittala's Aarne beer glass >

Marimekko Räsymatto slippers

Slippers on

After the sauna, it is lovely to slip the feet into soft slippers. Marimekko’s Räsymatto slippers feature the classic pattern in black and white. The cotton slippers have a sturdy and durable rubber sole.

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Text: Maija Rasila Images: Manufacturers

Published on 13 Dec, 2019

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