Wool, candlelight & Swedish design: The new arrivals from Klippan and Bengt & Lotta

The evenings are getting longer, it's cooling down outside, and inside, the craving for candlelight and a warm blanket on the sofa is growing. Matching this, new favorites from two Swedish brands have moved in with us: Klippan Yllefabrik with new wool blankets, cushion covers, and baby blankets, and Bengt & Lotta with candle holders, trays, and cutting boards. The beauty of it: the two brands are more closely linked than one might think at first glance.

The new arrivals at a glance

• Klippan wool blankets: Rib, Aurora, and Tuva (130 x 200 cm) as well as the Gotland wool blanket checkered (90 x 130 cm)
• Klippan cushion covers: Rib and Gotland (45 x 45 cm)
• Klippan baby wool blankets: Pony and Fruits (65 x 90 cm)
• Klippan in Bengt & Lotta design: Apple wool blanket and God Jul table runner
• Bengt & Lotta candle holders: Angel, Apple, and Sitting Birds
• Bengt & Lotta for the table: Angel napkin holder, God Jul trays, God Jul and Fruits cutting board

Two brands, one shared signature

Klippan Yllefabrik is a Swedish family business that has stood for high-quality wool blankets, throws, and cushions made of natural fibers since 1879. Bengt & Lotta are Swedish designers Bengt Lindberg and Lotta Glave. Their illustrations combine traditional Scandinavian folk art with a good portion of humor and a great love for nature.

Many of the best-known Bengt & Lotta motifs are created in collaboration with Klippan. That is why you will find the same patterns sometimes as a woven wool blanket or table runner and other times as a tray, cutting board, or candle holder. This is particularly beautiful to see in the current new arrivals – more on that below.

New from Klippan: Wool for the cozy season

Rib, Aurora, and Tuva: large wool blankets for the sofa

The Klippan Rib wool blanket and the Klippan Aurora wool blanket are woven from lamb's wool. The wool is brushed before weaving to remove shorter fibers – this prevents the blanket from pilling and makes it feel particularly soft.

The Klippan Tuva wool blanket consists of 60% Swedish wool and 40% lamb's wool. The Swedish wool comes from southern Sweden and is selected according to ecological criteria.

All three blankets measure 130 x 200 cm (excluding fringe), have temperature-regulating properties, and are produced without mulesing.

Gotland wool blanket checkered: the knee blanket

At 90 x 130 cm, the Klippan Gotland wool blanket checkered is ideal as a knee blanket in a reading chair or for children. It has a high proportion of Gotland sheep's wool, and because the yarn is pre-brushed, it is particularly soft.

Cushion covers Rib and Gotland

To match the blankets, there are new cushion covers in the format 45 x 45 cm: the Klippan Rib wool cushion cover made of lamb's wool and the Klippan Gotland wool cushion cover with a high proportion of Gotland sheep's wool. Both have a zipper and are delivered without filling.

Baby wool blankets Pony and Fruits

For the little ones, two new baby wool blankets in the 65 x 90 cm format have been added: the Klippan Pony baby wool blanket and the Klippan Fruits baby wool blanket in the Bengt & Lotta design. Both come from an Oeko-Tex certified weaving mill, are reversible, and are suitable as play blankets, for the stroller, and also for outdoors.

Care tip: The natural wool grease has a self-cleaning effect, and some of it is lost with every wash. Instead of washing the blanket frequently, it is better to let it air out outdoors in damp weather and shake it out vigorously.

New from Bengt & Lotta: Candlelight and motifs for the table

Candle holders made of iron

The candle holders from Bengt & Lotta are made in Sweden from lacquered iron – expressive decor for the dining table, windowsill, or mantelpiece. New additions are:

• the Angel candle holder (20 cm high, 35 cm wide) – a beautiful candelabra for the Advent and Christmas season
• the Apple candle holder (29 cm high)
• the Sitting Birds candle holder (27 cm high)

Apple and Birds show the designer duo's typical love for nature and therefore fit all year round. There is also a matching Angel paper napkin holder for the angel candelabra – decorative and a permanent spot for napkins on the table.

Trays and cutting boards made of birch

The new trays and cutting boards are made in Sweden from laminated, FSC-certified birch wood. They have a very hard coating, are easy to care for, and are dishwasher safe.

• God Jul tray Ø 31 cm – also as a serving platter
• God Jul tray 20 x 27 cm – also as a plate or small serving platter
• God Jul cutting board / serving board 20 x 40 cm – with different colored top and bottom, both sides can be used
• Fruits cutting board / serving board 20 x 40 cm – can be hung up to save space

Motifs that belong together: Apple, Fruits, and God Jul

This is where the connection between the two brands is most beautiful. Three motifs are now available both in wool or cotton from Klippan and in wood or iron from Bengt & Lotta:

Apple: The Klippan Apple wool blanket (130 x 180 cm, red/cream) is a densely woven jacquard throw made from ecologically sourced lamb's wool, reversible, and without mulesing. Together with the Apple candle holder, you can create a corner that looks like a Swedish autumn.

Fruits: The Fruits baby wool blanket and the Fruits cutting board feature the same cheerful motif – a beautiful combination, for example, as a birth gift for the whole family.

God Jul: The Klippan God Jul table runner (45 x 150 cm) made from organically grown cotton can be laid lengthways on a dining table or sideboard or used crossways as a placemat and washed at 40 °C. With the God Jul tray and cutting board, this becomes a complete Christmas table in the same design.

Styling tip: Choose one motif as a common theme and combine it with a material from the other brand – for example, the God Jul table runner with the Angel candle holder. This makes the table look harmonious but not overloaded.

Gift ideas for the Advent season

• Small gifts: Angel napkin holder, God Jul tray 20 x 27 cm, or a cutting board
• For a birth: Pony or Fruits baby wool blanket
• For cozy evenings: a wool cushion cover or the Gotland knee blanket
• The big gift: a Klippan wool blanket or a Bengt & Lotta candle holder

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I care for a Klippan wool blanket? Ideally, wash it as rarely as possible: the natural wool grease cleans the wool itself. Regular airing in damp weather and vigorous shaking out are usually sufficient. You can find the exact care instructions on the respective product page.

Are the Bengt & Lotta trays dishwasher safe? Yes, the new trays and cutting boards made of laminated birch wood are dishwasher safe.

Are the cushion covers delivered with filling? No, the Klippan wool cushion covers are delivered without filling. They fit cushions in the 45 x 45 cm format.

Where are the products made? The new Bengt & Lotta candle holders, trays, and cutting boards are made in Sweden; the new Klippan textiles are made in Europe.

Conclusion

Whether warm wool from Klippan or candlelight with Bengt & Lotta: the new arrivals bring Swedish design into the house just when we need it most. And anyone who combines motifs like Apple or God Jul from both collections gets a particularly harmonious look. Browse through the entire Klippan Yllefabrik collection and the Bengt & Lotta collection now.