Martin Bergström, a Swedish textile designer, partnered with students from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi to create the newest limited-edition collection for Ikea. The group found inspiration in the urban landscape of India. Bergström says, “My idea was to create a modern interpretation of India and its heritage, a country with designs that are perceived in the West as colorful, golden, and shiny.” The SVÄRTAN Collection is certainly a departure from bright colors and whimsical patterns. Instead, the items have a chic, dark edge. The unexpected beauty of an ink stain, tangled wires, or distressed wood is infused into the collection.
SVÄRTAN will be available in Ikea stores and online on September 1. The collection includes bed linens, textiles, paper items, rugs, bowls, glassware, and metal objects. Get a preview of the limited-time black, white, and gray pieces ahead.
These wooden stools can double as side tables. We love the ripple detailing on top.
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The collection's throw pillows come in two sizes and five different designs.
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These textiles bring ink blots to life.
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Fun fact: The ring in this metal bowl was inspired by the designer's nose ring.
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These rough-around-the edges bowls can be used in the kitchen or simply set out to be admired.
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This textured-metal tray table is collapsible, so it's super easy to store.
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The "perfectly imperfect" glassware in this collection is all mouth-blown.
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Channel India's landscape with these prints.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN decorative bowl black, $24.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN art card with envelope, $3, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN tray table black, $59.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN decorative bottle, $9.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN decorative bowl black, $19.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN duvet cover and pillowcase(s) gray, $39.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN decorative bottle, $14.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN decorative bowl black, $11.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN tealight holder black, $5.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN throw dark gray, $29.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN cushion cover, $5, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN sketch book black gray, $5.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN side table/stool, $29.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN cushion cover, $7, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN poster black, $10, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN decorative bottle, $7.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN duvet cover and pillowcase(s) black gray, $49.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN sketch book black, $5.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN sketch book black, $9.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN side table/stool, $49.99, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN poster black gray, $12, available at Ikea.
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Ikea SVÄRTAN pre-cut fabric, $19.99, available at Ikea.
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