New IKEA eco-collection we're in love with

The new collection includes furniture, textiles and home accessories. All furniture pieces are made from rattan: they are lightweight, multifunctional, and will enhance any room in your home.

Textiles made from linen and eco-friendly cotton are very soft to the touch, whether it's bed linen, towels, throws, pillows, a lamp, a carpet or a kimono. Bags and baskets woven from sturdy jute and seaweed can be taken on trips or left at home to bring an atmosphere of wanderlust to your interior.

The TENKWERD collection's textiles were designed by designer Akanqsha Deo from India. «We wanted to create things that would bring you comfort and evoke warm, special feelings,— the designer admits. — Here in India, I work a lot with indigo and natural dyes. So everything started with designing patterns and various combinations. Then came the time to choose materials. We knew they had to be natural, so we immediately settled on linen, cotton and jacquard. I feel like the TENKWERD textiles are calling out to you. You want to come close and touch them. The key definition of the products in this collection is «soft to the touch», but elegant simplicity and adaptability are also important».

In the TENKWERD series, Scandinavian freshness blends with Japanese tranquility. This gives birth to perfect imperfection. Each item is unique: the slight softness of the fabric subtly emphasizes that all pieces are handmade.

Rattan bench in the hallway – a place to take off your shoes when you come home and enjoy domestic peace.Rattan is one of the most environmentally friendly materials in nature. It takes care of both your comfort and the environment.

IKEA designers Inna Vuorivirta and Naike Karlsson worked on creating rattan products. They complement the textiles. The harmony of the collection lies in the combination of color and material. A throw on the bench, a pillow on the stool or a kimono on the hanger soften and beautify the rattan. This creates a dialogue between soft and hard elements, between elegance and casualness.

«Rattan is notable for its eco-friendliness. The fast-growing rattan vine is an important resource for people living in various parts of Indonesia,— Naike clarifies. — Rattan is a recognizable material that requires no special care. Every little detail and imperfection tells a whole story. It's one of my favorite materials. I wanted to emphasize its natural beauty, so I didn't polish it».

Inna tells how she came up with the «open wardrobe». It will help you set up extra storage space without overloading the interior. «I designed a room divider, but it can find other uses too. I call this product «open wardrobe». It allows you to store clothes easily and comfortably. This attractive casualness perfectly complements the overall mood of the TENKWERD collection».

The divider can be decorated with fabric to create a full-fledged partition. Or it can be left as is and used according to mood.