IKEA MÄVINN Edition 3: Handcrafted Decor Made From Natural Materials

IKEA has introduced the latest MÄVINN collection, consisting of 18 handmade items where artisans’ heritage, traditional skills, and great creativity shape a better everyday life at home. 

In this edition of the MÄVINN collection, the 18 home decor products are specifically designed to match the skills of artisans in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Jordan, and Thailand.

When you buy items from the MÄVINN collection, you support the livelihood of these artisans and contribute to a more inclusive society while getting unique handmade home furnishings made with a lot of heart.

Every basket, rug, and lampshade carries the pride of artisans who work not only for economic independence but also for a more resilient future, improved social positions, and greater opportunities for their families.

In the MÄVINN collection, IKEA strives to use natural, renewable, and biodegradable materials, such as banana bark, jute, and palm leaves, whenever they can in the production.

The raw textures of these fibers add warmth and authenticity to the products, while their sustainability reflects the resilience of the communities behind them. And these products are also very durable, which is a win-win situation!

Each piece in the MÄVINN collection celebrates two important ingredients: the collaborative spirit of craftsmen and the natural materials they shape. 

Co-creation is at the heart of MÄVINN. These handmade products not only keep local traditions and knowledge alive, but also give IKEA customers around the world a chance to connect with the craftsmanship behind the products.  

“I love working with the MÄVINN collections because all the creation is done in collaboration with skilled social enterprises and craftsmen. They contribute their craftsmanship, and we amplify their work and bring it to the customer. It’s a continuous dialogue,” says designer Maria Vinka. “

The MÄVINN wall decorations come in a set of two, and their bold geometric expression suits both walls and tables. Handcrafted with flexible banana bark fibers and black cotton threads, they also provide safe and stable employment for women in rural India.

The artisans at Ramesh Flowers in India have hand-braided the MÄVINN lampshade into an open-weave pattern. With a clear light bulb, the airy design of the banana fibres can create shadow effects on your walls and ceilings.

The main goal of MÄVINN is to create employment opportunities for those who need it most. Sometimes that means adding elements to a product. While these pompons give this hand-braided banana fibre basket an extra pop of color, they also provide additional work to the textile weavers at Rangsutra.

This basket connects the island of Flores in Indonesia with the rest of the world, and it connects an ancient hexagonal hand-weaving technique to you. By collaborating with the social business Du Anyam, IKEA supports the livelihoods of women and families in a very isolated part of the world.

This flexible MÄVINN basket in jute gives your KALLAX shelving unit a natural touch.

Every MÄVINN plate is handcrafted to create jobs for Indigenous and tribal groups in northern Thailand in collaboration with the social business Doi Tung.

Woven, embroidered, and with tassels tied by hand, the MÄVINN table-runner helps improve the living conditions of 467 artisans and their families.

The MÄVINN place mat is crafted from natural jute fibres and will add texture and style to your dinner party. It is partly hand-embroidered by artisans at Classical Handmade Products in Bangladesh, a social business that aims to support women and people with disabilities into employment.

The raw quality of the natural jute fibres lends a rustic appeal to this basket. And the hand-embroidery in black and white creates a bold contrast against the natural tones.

The MÄVINN apron is made from hand-woven cotton, granting it a soft texture and a longer life expectancy. The apron has a practical front pocket divided into two compartments, and the hand-embroidered detailing in yellow and pink offers a smart loop to hang towels or spatulas.

This colorful hand-woven and hand-tasseled throw was designed to reduce inequality by empowering women in rural India. The traditional craftsmanship also ensured a unique blanket that looks great on both sides.

The little hand-embroidered caterpillar on one of the cushions provides work for 305 refugees from Syria and women artisans in Jordan.

This rug is created in partnership with the social business Karupannya, which helps to create jobs for people living on the riverbanks of Bangladesh, a region heavily affected by global warming.

The rug is handwoven from undyed jute and cotton with details in colored wool, making it decorative and durable.

The third edition of the IKEA MÄVINN collection will be available online and in stores in July 2025. Click here for more new IKEA collections.