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MÄVINN – combining social entrepreneurship and design

Nicer the closer you look. The MÄVINN collection consists of much more than decorations. Look closely and you’ll discover impressive traditional craftsmanship in innovative materials. But most importantly, woven into every MÄVINN product is opportunity and purpose for those who need it most.

A person in a pink shawl stands before a weathered white wall. They are smiling and holding up the MÄVINN wall decoration.

Bananas for banana bark and other natural materials

In the MÄVINN collection, we strive to use natural, renewable and biodegradable materials, such as banana bark, whenever we can in the production. By using otherwise discarded materials, we can create new products that are both beautiful and durable.

Banana plants with yellow bananas and pink banana flowers are standing in rows.
Two MÄVINN lampshades, made from banana fibres, hang from the ceiling next to a staircase in an industrial-looking room.
A half-finished sample of the MÄVINN wall decoration lies on a pile of dried banana bark fibers.
The MÄVINN wall decoration set of 2 and a roll of black cotton string sit on a pile of beige banana bark material.
A couple of MÄVINN throws in pink and orange lie in a MÄVINN basket made of banana fibres with small pompoms on the handles.

It’s more than a collection. It’s a movement.

At IKEA, we believe that decent jobs are a good way out of poverty. Together with our social business partners, we’ve designed the MÄVINN collection to match the skills of artisans in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Jordan and Thailand. With every MÄVINN product, you help support a more inclusive society while purchasing unique handmade home furnishings made with a lot of heart.

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Two hands of people with different skin colours form a heart in front of piles of MÄVINN wall decoration.
Baskets from the MÄVINN collection made of natural materials have been arranged in and around a concrete floor and staircase.
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"The women working with us have grown their household income by almost 60%. It has given their families new possibilities and themselves greater influence in family decision-making."
Sreejith NedumpullyManaging Director, ROPE (IKEA social business partner)
A person dressed in pink is hand braiding a MÄVINN wall decoration. She is smilingly looking at her friend.

Much more than wall decoration

The shape and the bold geometric expression of the MÄVINN wall decoration set makes it suitable for both walls and tables. Handcrafted with flexible banana bark fibres and black cotton threads, it also provides safe and stable employment for women in rural India.

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A film showing MÄVINN wall decoration and the artisans who create it in collaboration with the social business ROPE in India.
Five MÄVINN wall decoration hang on a grey wall. In front of them are two wall decorations used as bowls of fruit.
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Scandinavian modern design made with traditional craftsmanship

In MÄVINN, we are combining traditional handicraft and natural materials with bold patterns and strong colours. Designed to make a difference, we hope the collection can help set the right tone for your living room.

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The MÄVINN collection displayed in an industrial-looking space. The natural fibres blend with pink, green and blue textiles.
A close-up of the embroidered caterpillar on the MÄVINN cushion cover in dark blue. On top lies a needle with yellow thread.
The MÄVINN wall decoration made with banana bark fibres and black cotton thread. It has a black loop on the back for hanging.
The handwoven MÄVINN lampshade made with banana fibres hangs from the ceiling with a black HEMMA cord set.
A MÄVINN throw with stripes in pink and orange and handtied tassels is displayed on a wooden box.
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It’s all in the handmade details

This little hand-embroidered caterpillar provides work for 305 refugees from Syria and artisans in Jordan. By applying traditional handmade techniques to all MÄVINN products, we aim to connect more people and places through crafts.

A film showing the making of the MÄVINN cushion cover in dark blue with a hand embroidered caterpillar in pink/yellow/black.
On top of a couple of wooden boxes are cushion covers and throws in pink, blue and green from the MÄVINN collection.

One vase won’t change the world. But ten thousand might.

The MÄVINN plates and vases are handcrafted, creating jobs for Indigenous and tribal groups in Thailand. And the MÄVINN table-runner is woven, hand-embroidered, and hand-tasselled to improve the livelihood of women artisans in rural India. Getting something new for the home has never felt so good!

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Parts of the MÄVINN collection are displayed on a table and hanging in front of a window in a room with an industrial look.
Four MÄVINN vases in green stoneware stand on a white ledge. One has flowers in it and two are piled on top of each other.
A handmade MÄVINN plant pot hanger in white macramé with details in pink and orange is resting on a wooden plank.
A close-up of the black and pink tassels of a handmade MÄVINN table-runner with stripes. On top is a needle with pink thread.
A striped MÄVINN apron is hanging on a wooden plank. The green loop holds a spatula and the front pocket a pair of scissors.
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A handwoven jute rug with a lot of heart

In partnership with the social business Karupannya, this rug was designed to help create work 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 coloured wool, making it both decorative and durable.

A MÄVINN rug in jute and coloured wool is draped over white stairs in front of a window. Another rug is rolled up beside it.
A MÄVINN rug in undyed jute and cotton with stripes in black and white coloured wool with details in green, pink and orange.

Unique craftsmanship with social value

IKEA collaborates with social businesses around the world to design unique products which create jobs for people that needs it the most. All MÄVINN products are handmade by skilled artisans so when you choose to furnish your home with something from the collection, you arehelping create jobs for those who need them the most.

A beige red/heart MÄVINN cushion cover
Some MÄVINN vases and bowls in brown/ceramic are placed on a plywood surface next to each other and at different heights.
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I hope you appreciate the craftsmanship and let the items own their place in your home.
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Johanna JelinekDesigner, IKEA of Sweden

Go bananas

Our MAVINN lampshade is unique since it's made of banana fibers with natural color variations and is hand-braided by skilled artisans. This softly shaped lampshade in illuminates your dining table while spreading soft sprinkles of light through the small holes that give the room a harmonious, warm and calm vibe.

Two MÄVINN pendant lampshades in different sizes are hanging next to each other over a plywood pedestal against a white wall