11 products you can get from Ikea that are actually handmade
When you think of artisanal handcrafted products, you don’t automatically think of Ikea. After all, the Swedish retail giant is best known for its mass-manufactured flatpack furniture.
But delver a little deeper into Ikea’s shelves and you’ll find a plethora of handmade products that are unique and one-of-a-kind.
Here, we’ve rounded up the best handmade items at Ikea.
1. FABULÖS glasses, $2.99 each
These decorative glasses feature an organic blue design and each one is unique. They will add a handmade element to your dinner table.
2. NORDRANA basket, set of 2, $14.99
Each basket is hand-crocheted by Vietnamese craftspeople with good working conditions and fair wages at organised weaving centres.
3. MELHOLT flatwoven dark blue rug, $89
The dark blue wool has been randomly woven into the jute, making each rug unique.
4. HULTET bamboo dish, $6.99
Each dish is made by hand with bamboo, a renewable material that creates interesting patterns and designs for pieces with personality.
5. SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp, $89
This Ilse Crawford designed pendant is woven by hand, casting decorative light patterns around the room.
6. BUSKBO rattan armchair, $199
Woven by hand, this rattan armchair introduces a natural element into your home.
7. SÖTHOLMEN blue indoor-outdoor cushion cover, $20.99
Add character to your outdoor space with this handcrafted cushion cover that’s been sustainably dyed.
8. SOARÉ water hyacinth place mat, $2.99.
Add a handmade element to your table setting with these handcrafted place mats.
9. STOCKHOLM 2017 blue tealight holder/vase, $6.99
Each glass piece is mouthblown and handmade and can be used alternately as a tealight holder or a vase.
10. IKEA ART EVENT 2019 multicolour rug, $699
Hand-tufted by skilled craftspeople, each rug is unique and made in a centre with good working conditions, fair wages, stable work and care for the environment.
11. BÖJA rattan bamboo pendant lamp, $99
Each handmade shade is unique, diffusing a space with soft glowing light.
This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.
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