New IKEA eco-collection we're obsessed with

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

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

The TENKVÄRDE collection textiles were designed by designer Akanqsha Deo from India. 'We wanted to create things that would give you comfort and evoke special warm feelings,' says the designer. 'Here in India, I work a lot with indigo and natural dyes. So everything started with creating patterns and various combinations. Then it was time to choose materials. We knew they had to be only natural, so we immediately settled on linen, cotton and jacquard. I feel like the TENKVÄRDE textiles call to you. You want to come close and touch them. The key definition of the products in this collection is 'pleasant to the touch,' but elegant understatement and adaptability are also important.'

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

The rattan bench in the hallway is a place where you can take off your shoes when you come home and enjoy the comfort of your own space.

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 are meant to 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. It 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,' explains Naike. 'Rattan is a recognizable material that requires no special care. Behind every detail and imperfection lies 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 create additional storage space without overloading your interior. 'I came up with the design of a room divider, but it can be used for other purposes too. I call this item an open wardrobe. It allows you to store clothes easily and comfortably. This attractive casualness perfectly complements the overall mood of the TENKVÄRDE collection.'

The divider can be decorated with fabric to create a full room partition. Or it can remain as is and be used according to your mood.