Every authentic sauna experience begins with its materials.
Wood.
Stone.
Heat.
Water.
For generations, these elements have shaped the Finnish way of living and one of the world’s most recognised sauna cultures.
Among them, one material holds a unique place in Finnish homes and saunas: genuine Finnish soapstone.
A Material That Defines Finnish Craftsmanship
Few companies have done more to bring Finnish soapstone to the world than Tulikivi.
For decades, Tulikivi has built internationally recognised expertise around fireplaces, sauna heaters and products crafted from genuine Finnish soapstone. Its work brings together the unique qualities of the material, thermal performance, timeless design and Finnish craftsmanship.
Finnish soapstone is valued not only for its natural beauty, but also for its exceptional ability to store heat and release it gradually — qualities that have made it an enduring part of Finnish homes and sauna culture.
“Finnish soapstone has been at the heart of Tulikivi’s work for decades. It is a pleasure to see this unique natural material gaining new meaning and new applications through collaboration, while the traditions of Finnish craftsmanship and sauna culture remain strongly present.”
— Mikko Kuoppa, Head of Sauna Business, Tulikivi
Building on an Authentic Foundation
When KIUASSUOLA™ began developing ILMARI KUURA™, authenticity started with the material itself.
“When we began developing ILMARI KUURA™, it was important to us that its foundation was built on genuine Finnish soapstone. Tulikivi’s long experience and deep understanding of this unique natural material made the collaboration a natural choice for us.”
— Mira Kettunen, CEO & Founder, KIUASSUOLA™
Every ILMARI KUURA™ is crafted from genuine Finnish soapstone in collaboration with Tulikivi, creating the foundation for the ILMARI KUURA™ Finnish Sauna Salt Ritual.
The stone is not simply a component of the product. It connects a material deeply rooted in Finnish homes and saunas with a new way of experiencing sauna today.
In the KIUASSUOLA™ ritual, the soapstone base carries specially developed sauna ritual salt, bringing stone, heat and natural salt together in a slower, more sensory sauna experience.
A Shared Philosophy
Tulikivi and KIUASSUOLA™ share a common view of Finnish sauna culture: that authentic natural materials, lasting quality and respect for tradition remain just as meaningful today as they have always been.
Tulikivi continues to develop fireplaces and sauna heaters around the remarkable qualities of Finnish soapstone. KIUASSUOLA™ gives the same natural material a new role within a contemporary Finnish sauna ritual.
Together, the partnership shows how tradition and innovation can complement one another without losing authenticity.
It is not simply about products.
It is about carrying Finnish materials, expertise and sauna culture forward in ways that remain connected to where they came from.
Looking Forward
Around the world, interest in authentic Finnish sauna culture continues to grow.
As more people discover the values behind the Finnish sauna, the materials, craftsmanship and traditions behind the experience become increasingly meaningful.
For KIUASSUOLA™, the partnership with Tulikivi represents far more than the choice of a premium material.
It reflects a shared commitment to preserving and evolving Finnish sauna culture through authenticity, craftsmanship and respect for nature.
When genuine Finnish soapstone meets a new sauna ritual, a material shaped over millions of years finds a new expression in today’s sauna experience — while remaining firmly connected to its Finnish roots.
Tulikivi × KIUASSUOLA™
Finnish soapstone heritage. A new Finnish sauna ritual.
