• Ikea Mavinn collection

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    Ikea launched the first iteration of what will be an annual home accessories collection dedicated to traditional craftmanship Thursday.

  • Ikea Mavinn collection

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    Mavinn features 20 handmade items from seven social businesses.

  • Ikea Mavinn collection

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    Saitex, a B Corp denim supplier, contributed to Ikea’s Mavinn collection.

  • Ikea Mavinn collection

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    “Most” materials were sourced locally in Bangladesh, India, Thailand and Vietnam.

  • Ikea Mavinn collection

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    The collection was made with cotton, over-run materials from denim production, and natural fibers.

  • Ikea Mavinn collection

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    “One of our goals with this collection has been to create a diverse collection of handcrafted items that someone who enjoys walking at a local crafts market would like,” Ikea designer Maria Vinka said.

  • Ikea Mavinn collection

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    “When working with our social business partners, we take a very collaborative approach to understand their specific techniques and strengths, to get the most out of their crafts and create a diverse collection,” Vinka said.

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