New Limited Edition IKEA Collection: What's Interesting?
Together with African designers and artists, IKEA developed simple and eco-friendly home products. Among the materials are glass, plywood, and even chip packaging
On May 16th, the new OVRALLT collection will appear in IKEA stores, combining Scandinavian and African colors. IKEA, together with ten artists and designers from five African countries, explored modern African traditions. We're telling you about the most interesting items that impressed us.
Chair from Unfinished Plywood
It was created by Issa Diabate, a designer and architect from Côte d'Ivoire. The chair can be assembled or disassembled without nails or glue. Moreover, plywood is an affordable and eco-friendly material that everyone can afford.
Wool-free Rugs
Inspired by traditional African motifs, designer Ladauma Nkoso from South Africa created easy-to-maintain rugs with a large geometric pattern.
Shopping Bags
The founders of the Reform Studio, Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, used shiny strips of fibrous material to make them. The material was obtained from... production waste — chip packaging.
Tableware
To make the table setting not only stylish but also cozy at home, designers Béatan Rainer and Naïm Bividian developed tableware with a unique design.
Woven Baskets
Selly Rabie Kane, a fashion designer and artist from Senegal, focused on the style of African women. She created a basket that resembles the pattern of woven braids.
