The collaboration between Aki Choklat and Lahtiset started in 2007. Both are from the same region in Finland. It made sense to get together and create something new from the beautiful felt that Lahtiset has been working with since 1927.

For more information on the collaboration, watch our new video below or visit the Lahtiset website.

Established 1921 by Alex Lahtinen, Lahtiset still manufactures felt boots by hand using only 100% natural materials. In August 2013, a small film team ventured into the Finnish forest to document this unique and traditional felt boot making process. www.lahtiset.fi Concept & Art direction: Christian Trippe, christiantrippe@gmail.com Camera: Christian Trippe, George Henry Calia Production Assistant: Geordie Diaz Editing & Post production: Reuben Armstrong, www.reubendesign.com