Designed by Tina Ratzer
With its name meaning “shadows” in Finnish, the Varjo Rug hints towards how the woven texture creates a sense of shadow and light within the weave. With a unique pattern and discreet colorblocking, the Varjo Rug is hand-woven from 100% New Zealand wool.
“The idea was to create a geometric rug with multiple layers and dimensions. I wanted to give the first layer an easy understandable language and balanced color scheme. When you go one layer deeper a dynamic herringbone pattern arises and brings a new dimension and a surprising twist to the rug. Varjo is Finnish for shadow, which translates to the shadow effects that are created between the layers, as the darkest color block almost rises above the others, creating a three-dimensional expression.” — Tina Ratzer
Material
The Varjo Rug is made in 100% New Zealand lambswool.
The wool is dyed and the rug is woven by hand.
Color
- Dark Grey
- Blue
- Dark Green
Yellow
Dimensions
- Length: 240 cm x Width: 170 cm
- Length: 300 cm x Width: 200 cm
About the designer
Tina Ratzer is a Danish designer with a degree in textile design and weaving, from the Design School Kolding, in Denmark. In 1999, Tina founded her own studio Ratzer, and since then her designs have been selected for several exhibitions, such as the Crafts and Design Biennale in Rundetårn, Copenhagen. Her work is characterized by a geometric expression and a balanced color scheme, with a twist or a surprising detail that lets the techniques of the craftsmanship step forward and become an important part of the work.
