Danskina

In 2018, Kinnasand and Danskina merged and become Kvradrat Rugs

Kinnasand story begins in 1800 when Mr. Johnsson founds a weaving mill that produces textiles in Kinna, Sweden.

1838

Sven Andersson takes the reins, Mr. Johnsson’s son-in-law takes over. The company starts to influence the entire Swedish textile industry.

1840s

The Engdahls start a chapter spanning over a 100 years

The Engdahl family take control of the business – and they go on to run it for over a 100 years!

1873

The Kinnasand brand is born

Kinnasand is registered as the company name. Kinnasand is a shortened version of 'KinnaSanden'. 'Kinna' comes from the town, while 'Sanden' literally means the 'sand or ground of'.

1890

New factory, new looms

The industrialisation process begins with construction of our first factory building and introduction of the mechanical looms.

1960

We launch groundbreaking NOVALIN

We create and launch patented NOVALIN - the world’s first linen wall covering. We design a special machine to produce it. Kinnasand receives global acclaim.

1960s

The era of the Design House begins

The Engdahls convert their home – originally built in 1874 - into a design studio.

1970

A new collaborative chapter begins

Kinnasand begins to work with international manufacturers and designers as a textile editor.

1970s

First upholstery textiles

Kinnasand starts to produce cottonbased upholstery textiles as well as clothing fabrics.

1980s

Expansion and prints

Werner Hofmann expands the Kinnasand collection significantly, accelerating our evolution from a manufacturer to a textile editor. Meanwhile, printed and burnout textiles start to play a major role in our output.

1985

First handmade carpets

In 1985 we introduce our first collection of handmade carpets.

2004

Our headquarters moves to Westerstede, Germany

Following a management buyout, Werner Hofmann relocates the company headquarters from Sweden to Westerstede where it remains today.

2006 onwards

New showrooms open

We open new showrooms across the world – these increase our international visibility and make our collections even more accessible to architects and interior designers.

2012

Kinnasand teams up with Kvadrat

Kvadrat acquires with Kinnasand, opening up new international horizons.

2014

Collaboration with Toyo Ito

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Toyo Ito designs Kinnasand’s flagship showroom in Milan.

At Danskina we aim to make the finest rugs in the world.

As a pioneer of innovative manufacturing techniques, our practiced craftsmanship, handdetailing, and premium-quality materials work together to create a fresh, innovative, contemporary design vocabulary.

Danskina's made-to-order rugs bring a new, warm design language to commercial and residential spaces alike. Produced by skilled makers in the Netherlands, Scotland, Germany, Nepal and India, all our rugs are characterised by their distinctive textures, unique use of colours, and innovative structure.

Danskina was founded in the Netherlands by Piet and Ina van Eijken in 1973. Since its inception, the company has gained a strong reputation with contemporary design-focused retailers, architects, and interior designers.

In 2013, under the joint leadership of longtime partners Kvadrat and Maharam, Hella Jongerius joined as Design Director.

At Danskina we have worked with some of the world's most talented designers and craftspeople. Using state-of-the-art production techniques alongside traditional methods we endevaour to produce rugs that will stand the test of time for years to come.