A collection of handmade rugs hanging over a line and laid out on the floor of a barn.
A collection of handmade rugs hanging over a line and laid out on the floor of a barn.

The beauty of Sweden at your feet

IKEA designers Paulin Machado and Maria Vinka take inspiration from Sweden’s forests, meadows and beaches for an idyllic collection of handmade wool rugs. Bring the beauty of our home into your own.

With thousands of kilometres of coastline dotted with islands and archipelagos, and over half of the country covered in forests, lakes and meadows, nature is all around us in Sweden. Tiny fishing villages and cosy forest cabins are woven into the fabric of the land. So when it came to designing a collection of handmade rugs, IKEA designers Paulin Machado and Maria Vinka didn't have to travel far – inspiration was right here. 

Using the surrounding countryside as their living moodboard, the collection of handmade wool rugs invites the rural beauty of Sweden into your home. Although not all rugs are available globally, they are just too beautiful not to share; not to mention, you'll find plenty more to choose from in our handmade rug range at IKEA.

A DVÄRGGRÄS rug featuring a pine tree pattern with a little red house, is laid out on the mossy floor of a forest at the trunk of a tree.
A DVÄRGGRÄS rug hangs from a line between two trees in a moss-covered forest.
A child sits on the steps of a falu red fisherman's hut with a blue door. A HARSVANS rug hangs on a line next to the hut.
A blue patterned HARSVANS rug is draped over the stone steps of a fisherman's hut.
A GRODDSVINGEL rug hangs from a tree in a meadow. In the background, a horse is grazing.
A cropped shot of a GRODDSVINGEL rug draped over a moss-covered wood fence, with trees in the background.
The corner of a KLAPPERSTARR rugs with tassles, laid out on a sandy surface with shadows.
A KLAPPERSTARR rug hangs over a rope line, among the grass and sand on a beach, with the sea in the background.

The forest

Rows upon rows of tall green pine and spruce trees grow, but what’s that? A small red cabin sits nestled in the woods. Handwoven in wool and cotton, this playful pattern evokes the cosiness of a rustic log cabin. Where would you plant it in your home?

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DVÄRGGRÄS rug

"I wanted to create something playful. Children have play rugs, maybe this is a play rug for grown-ups? I guess the design represents how many people think of Sweden. Trees, trees, trees and, look, a sweet little red cabin. I’d love to live in that little cabin. I would be among friends here. Among pines trees, spruces, rabbits, owls and mosses. Lovely.”

Paulin Machado, Designer

West coast charm

From Gothenburg to neighbouring Norway, Sweden’s west coast is dotted with fishing villages and small islands. Inspired by the vintage Bohus knitting style of the coastal region, the intricate blue stripe patterns of the HARSVANS rug rolls across the floor, reminiscent of waves breaking along the shore. The combination of different weaves, textures, and shades of blue bring a calming mood to any space. Lay on its flatwoven wool surface and pretend you're floating in the open water.

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HARSVANS rug

"The inspiration for the pattern comes from the traditional Swedish sweaters that women in the small west coast fishing villages used to wear. Just like the sea out here – I think the pattern is beautiful and mysterious at the same time.”

Maria Vinka,  Designer

In the meadow

Paulin Machado's pastoral rug invites you to walk barefoot on its hand-knotted surface. Created using the pit loom weaving technique, the varying heights of the pile add extra softness and texture, making it ideal for creating cosiness in the bedroom. Imagine waking up to step on soft blades of toe-tickling grass. 

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GRODDSVINGEL rug

“GRODDSVINGEL is almost like an Impressionist painting – that you can walk on. And it feels good to walk on it, too. It’s like a tiny three dimensional landscape under your feet. My intention was to create a feeling of a beautiful Swedish meadow with a small stream running through it. Can you see that? If you can’t, try to narrow your eyes and take another look.”

Paulin Machado,  Designer

The Swedish coastline

Enjoy the feeling of summer all year round in the home. Hand knotted with a mix of low pile and flatwoven surface, its textured chevron pattern is reminiscent of the wavelike ridges left by the tide on the beach. It's sandy, toasted tones make for a neutral, cosy base for bedrooms and living rooms alike.

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KLAPPERSTARR rug

When the sun is setting on the west coast of Sweden, everything turns golden. The sea, the sand, even the grass seem to change from green to orange gold. The KLAPPERSTARR rug is like a snapshot of all that woven into a rug. It’s a piece of the Swedish coastline ready to roll out anywhere in the world.

Set foot on the Swedish landscape

Our collection of handmade rugs brings the beauty of Swedish nature into the home. Although not all rugs are available globally, for more floor inspiration, visit your local IKEA store. Alternatively, click on the big black button below to browse our rug collection online.