Raita Throw Featured at the Vancouver Sun

I was thrilled to find out that my new Raita throw was featured at Vancouver Sun holiday gift guide 2025! I am in a good company with other locally featured products from handmade ceramics to natural cleaners. The curated list of functional and decorative homeware features thoughtful and timeless holiday gift ideas.

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The Raita Throw by Vancouver designer Petra Kaksonen is what happens when Scandinavian cool meets West Coast warmth. Drawing on her Finnish heritage, Kaksonen combines natural influences and contemporary craftsmanship. Made from recycled cotton and available in red, green or beige this throw is a must-have accessory for modern West Coast homes.

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Sustainability x Simplicity

Every year, cotton-blend yarns are left unused in the textile industry — the byproduct of shifting markets, production changes, and inevitable miscalculations. USA-based In2Green doesn't see it as surplus as waste, they see it as possibility. This belief comes to life in their newest designer Deadstock Blanket Collection.

Reclaimed cotton blends are transformed into beautifully designed, lasting pieces such as striking Raita throw by Finnish-born, Vancouver-based designer Petra Kaksonen, whose clean, modern aesthetic is grounded in nature, tradition, and the quiet harmony of Scandinavian design.

The Raita throw’s rhythmic flow brings movement, depth, and warmth to any room, turning limited and leftover materials into a vibrant statement piece. Petra’s background in both design and textiles adds a thoughtful balance of form and function, celebrating timeless style while honoring sustainable craft.

The impact of this approach is as intentional as the design:

• 75% recycled cotton / 25% polyester, spun from pre-consumer tee-shirt clippings and up to 22 recycled water bottles

• 2,100 gallons of water saved per blanket through a resource-conscious process

• Reduced carbon footprint by designing with reclaimed yarns instead of new fiber

  
  

By embracing the constraints of deadstock materials, we not only reduce environmental impact — we also unlock creativity. The Raita throw exemplifies how sustainability and beauty can move in rhythm, proving that what’s left can truly become what’s next. In2Green gives cotton a second life, creating pieces that wrap you in warmth while caring for the world we share.

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Saturday Green x Petra Kaksonen introduce a new collection of colourful throws for summer

Inspired by our favorite day of the week, US-based Saturday Green is proud to introduce a new collection of unique throws that are designed in collaboration with a small group of innovative female artists.

Luxurious in weight and feel, Saturday Green throws are knit from a blend of recycled cotton yarn (upcycled from fabric clippings discarded during the cut-and-sew process) – and made in the U.S.A.

A new collection by Vancouver-based designer, Petra Kaksonen is inspired by the simplicity and functionality of Scandinavian design. Petra's designs reflect the bold patterns surrounding her during her childhood in Finland combined with a passion for the textiles of Asia and Africa. Her colorful, minimalist patterns are perfect complements for modern homes and coastal decor.

Petra's in2green outdoor collection of coordinating throws and pillows are knit from 100% percent Recycled Polyester yarn, made exclusively from 78+ plastic bottles.

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