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The MÄVINN collection
More handmade beauties for the home

The latest MÄVINN collection brings impressive handicrafts in innovative materials into the home. Woven, embroidered and fired by hand, the more you learn about these stunning pieces for the home, the more you’ll like them.

MÄVINN is back, with 16 new handmade products for the home. Decorative laundry baskets, colourful textiles and handwoven lamps are just some of the new additions to the collection. A fresh Scandinavian modern touch in natural materials, the latest collection of MÄVINN handmade treasures features stripes, together with green and yellow accents, and a bold floral print.

Working in partnership with the artisans of nine social businesses from around the world, the MÄVINN collection – designed by Luna Gil and Maria Vinka – highlights the creativity, talent and craftsmanship in some of the most vulnerable communities. From the glazed plates, bowls and plant pots of Doi Tung, made by the indigenous and tribal groups in northern Thailand to the woven baskets made by the women of ROPE (Responsibility Of People and Environment) in India, each product is as beautiful as it is practical.

A bold collaboration

This cushion cover, designed by Luna Gil, comes with a big floral print in a bold colour combination of orange, blue and green. The hand-embroidered edging around the leaves adds a tactile touch, while providing economic empowerment and resilience for 305 Jordanian women and Syrian refugees working at the Jordan River Foundation.

A close-up of a colourful cushion cover, with hand stitched details.
Three plant pots stand on a windowsill. One is on its side.

Since our work with social entrepreneurs began in 2012, more than 10,000 people have developed their skills and improved their livelihoods. 

The women working with ROPE have grown their household income by almost 60%, giving their families new possibilities and them greater influence in family decision-making.

A wooden table decorated with runners, bowls and vases from the MÄVINN collection.
Two jute baskets filled with wooden kitchen utensils and cloths.

Working for purpose

Woven, sewn and formed into every MÄVINN product is opportunity, confidence and purpose for those who need it most. Social entrepreneurs believe in changing the world for the better and through a social business, they can tackle social and environmental issues and support positive change.

“MÄVINN products are about more than home furnishing – they’re sources of empowerment. Every basket, rug and lampshade carries care and the pride of the artisans who are working toward not just financial independence, but also a more resilient future.”

– Magnus Nord
Social Entrepreneurship Implementation Leader

Creating together 

Visiting the factories and working closely with the craftspeople really fuels Maria’s creativity, “When you go there, you see what the women are wearing. They have a lot of embroidery on their clothing, or maybe there’s a nice tassel. Sometimes you may see them doing something that’s different, that’s not for our collection and so you ask ‘can you do something like that for our collection?’ It’s very inspiring,” explains Maria.

Two women stand in front of a white building with a blue door. They are each holding handmade rattan lampshades.

A collection of 16 unique products, produced by eight social entrepreneur businesses. Meet our partners.

  • Responsibility Of People and Environment (ROPE), India

    The production of ROPE’s decorative handwoven baskets and lampshades offers safe and stable employment for women in rural India. Located in Tamil Nadu, ROPE provides training and safe, fair-paying jobs in a region that is notorious for its unsafe firecracker factories.

    A open black and natural basket with a lid.

  • Spun, India

    Spun provides jobs for women through the production of skillfully crafted textile projects. This social entrepreneur enables women with no other income in the family to become breadwinners and much more. By providing women with education and valuable skills, such as embroidery and sewing, they can become fully independent and improve their lives and social status.

    A stack of green stripe cushions against a green background.

  • Ramesh Flowers, India

    The talented artisans of Ramesh Flowers created this beautiful dried floral bouquet that brings a springtime feel to the home all year round. Based in Tamil Nadu, Ramesh Flowers creates jobs for rural women. Around 450 artisans are involved in creating pieces for the MÄVINN collection.

    A vase of flowers and a bunch of flowers on a surface, in front of a green wall.

  • Classical Handmade Products, Bangladesh

    The only thing that could possibly improve these jute laundry baskets crafted by the artisans of Classical Handmade Products is the production process. This social business specialises in making handmade products using only garment waste and natural fibres such as jute and banana fibre, and using only solar power.

    Two woven baskets and a woven plate, all from the MÄVINN collection, on a yellow rug.

  • Jordan River Foundation, Jordan

    IKEA began its partnership with the Jordan River Foundation in 2017, to create jobs for women refugees fleeing the Syrian war into neighbouring Jordan. This collaboration provides a sustainable income for more than 300 women and their families. The artisans work together, sharing valuable skills and techniques.

    A close up of two colourful floral patterned MÄVINN cushions.

  • Doi Tung, Thailand

    Hanging or perched on a shelf, these glazed stoneware plant pots – made by artisans from indigenous and tribal groups – are as attractive as the plants growing in them. One of our first social business partners, Doi Tung’s mission is to support artisans who are economically self-reliant, without compromising the environment or their cultural values.

    A hanging planter and a plant pot in front of a window.

  • Karupannya, Bangladesh

    Bold details pop on handwoven jute rugs. Karupannya's mainly female workforce comes from rural areas, as well as transgender communities and disadvantaged youths. 

    In a region impacted by global warming, nature is key to Karupannya. Using biogas and solar power, products are made from natural materials.

    A collection of solid and striped yellow rugs, runners and placemats from the MÄVINN collection, on a floor.

  • Rangsutra, India

    This striped shopper is made from 100% cotton and woven by hand. All of the more than 460 Rangsutra embroiderers and weavers involved in making the MÄVINN collection are also proud shareholders in the company.

    A black and white striped tote bag with green handles, with vegetables inside, hangs from a wall.

"My hope for the MÄVINN collection is that people will cherish them a little bit extra, because of the work that goes into each piece and because people from rural areas and those with difficulties will really benefit. It's an added bonus."

– Maria Vinka
Designer

Handmade striped placemats from the MÄVINN collection, alongside a pair of scissors and trimmings.

Co-creating with nature

Supporting social entrepreneurs is as much about caring for the planet as it is people. Sustainability is an important focus for the MÄVINN collection. We strive to use natural, renewable and biodegradable materials, such as banana bark, jute and palmyra leaves, whenever we can in the production. For example, India has thousands of acres dedicated to banana cultivation. However, since banana plants only bear fruit once, they are cut down after harvest. By using previously discarded banana bark, we can literally create wealth out of waste.

As many of the social businesses operate in rural areas, energy is a precious resource. Biogas and solar energy are just some of the ways our businesses are powering up.

Welcome the heart of craftsmanship into your home

The new MÄVINN collection will be coming to stores and online soon. In the meantime,click on the big black button below to see our current collection of inspiring handmade treasures.