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Sustainable style doesn’t have to mean a neutral color palette and things that are best described as “earthy,” and in a new collection making its debut in April, Ikea is proving just that. Tänkvärd uses on-trend rattan and bold blue patterns to redefine the Swedish retailer’s approach to an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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In addition to using sustainable materials like cotton, linen, jute, and seagrass, the collection also includes a number of multipurpose items, like a room divider that also functions as a drying rack. All the items have a handmade, natural feel, too, in spite of being produced for such a major realtor.
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“By integrating the beauty of handicraft into a mass production process, each product gets added character,” says Akanksha Deo, one of the collection’s designers. “I’ve tried to create textiles that are tactile, honest, and accepting — so you’ll want to keep them with you for years.”
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Accessibility to more sustainable design makes it easier for people to reduce their carbon footprint, and when bigger brands embrace this change, everyone—especially the environment—wins. Tänkvärd will be available for a limited time starting in April, but if anything is clear from Ikea’s sustainability strategy, this is just the beginning of its earth-friendly innovations.
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