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Björk rug

Designer

Lena Bergström has a deep knowledge of craftsmanship and an utmost respect and love for the material that she is working with whether it is glass, metal or textiles. Basket Rug is entirely made by hand and has a reminiscence of old times hand woven baskets. The special technique of hand-tufting runs in different directions to en- hance the three-dimensional feel of Basket. New colours are a grey- brown, that blends well with both grey and brown-beige colours, and dark green. Several threads in different shades creates the desired lustre. The rug is then carefully cut by hand into a tromp l’oeil graphic pattern that pays homage to Swedish handicraft traditions such as birch bark baskets and rucksacks. Sharp angles and soft transitions play the roles in a shadow play that is both illusion and reality. View all products from Lena Bergström

Product Story

The Björk rug is based on a weft in wool, combined with details in leather. The expression in the woven structure is inspired by the black and white trunk of the birch tree (‘Björk’ in Swedish) and the leather represents the inside of the bark.

“The birch, a tree that can be found all over Sweden, is my inspiration for the Björk collection” says designer Lena Bergström. “The textile forms a beautiful surface in the home, as natural as stone or wood. To me Björk is like poetry, like a quiet whisper in the room.”

The marbled effect in the colour of Björk is created through intertwining different coloured wool yarns in the weft. Wool is known not only for its softness, but also for its built-in resistance to soiling thanks to its natural oils. Björk is woven by hand and as such is a piece of craft and therefore the appearance can differ from product to product. The whiteness of the wool yarns can also differ depending on what time of year the sheep are sheared.

Weft in 100% wool, warp in 100% cotton, edging/handles in 100% leather.

Material & Dimensions

Material & Dimensions
Designer	Lena Bergström
Collection Title	Björk Collection
Dimensions (mm)	Sizes: 700x1300 mm / 800x2500 mm / 1700x2400 mm / 2000x3000 mm
Dimensions (Inches)	Sizes: 28”× 51” / 32”× 99” / 67”× 95” / 79”×118”
Product weight (Kg)	1.1 kg / 2.6 kg / 5 kg / 7 kg
Product weight (Lbs)	2.4 Lbs / 5.7 Lbs / 11Lbs /15.5 Lbs
SKU	1820, 1656, 1657, 1658
Material	100% wool with leather edging.
Care instructions	When cleaning the rug we recommend using a qualified rug specialist. Small stains on wool may be removed with water. If creases appear, steam the rug with steam iron while flat.
Delivery Text	Ships within 1-7 days