Meets the designers: IKEA LOKALT collection

Meet our latest collection LOKALT – the result of a collaboration with contemporary local designers in Jordan, Thailand, India, and IKEA in-house designers – a modern take on traditional handicrafts inspired by local traditions. The LOKALT collection consists of 25 handcrafted products: cushion covers, pillowcases, rugs, throws, carpets, banana fibre bowls, and lampshades, among others.

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