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© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2015
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The NIPPRIG Collection
LIMITED EDITION
April 2015
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Made by nature, crafted by hand
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This April we’re proud to release the
new NIPPRIG collection. Created
from renewable natural materials,
the collection showcases a creative
collaboration between IKEA and local
craftspeople in Vietnam and Indonesia.
For this press kit, come travel to
Vietnam’s Mekong delta to meet some of
the makers of NIPPRIG and learn more
about the traditional weaving techniques
and natural raw materials that help make
each product unique.
Further in you’ll meet with Nike Karlsson,
the IKEA designer who co-created the
collection, as well as looking at ways of
using the collection in the home too.
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Welcome to the
world of NIPPRIG
This story starts on the banks of the Mekong
River, a couple of hours drive south of Ho Chi
Minh City, the capital of Vietnam.
This part of the country is dominated by the huge river
that the Vietnamese call Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long
- or the river of 9 dragons, named for the way that it
splits into 9 large branches on its way to the sea.
At the edge of the river in saturated green, grows a
lush, leafy plant called the water hyacinth. It grows
thickly everywhere, sometimes fenced in by farmers
and sometimes floating down the river like green
icebergs.
The plant itself is a native to South America and a huge
problem in South East Asia. Fertile conditions mean it
grows acre over acre covering waterways like a
suffocating green carpet. The local people have turned
this menace into a resource by weaving it into bags,
baskets and mats. The skills are old ones for this part
of Vietnam, honed by farmers and fisherman over the
years to create things to help them carry, cover and
keep.
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Amongst the water hyacinth people in wooden canoes
pull out the succulent weed. One cuts off the roots
and leaves and places them into the canoe, the other
bundles the stalks into bunches like sticks of celery.
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On the shore of the river spread out on a small road
lined with coconut palms, the water hyacinth stalks are
laid out to dry. After about a week in the hot, tropical
sun the greenness is bleached away and they become a
toasty brown and ready to use.
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In houses next to the small road, neighbours gather
together to turn the dried water hyacinth into baskets
and mats. Because of the nature of the material the
only way to do this is by hand. The material needs the
eye and hand of the weaver as they trim off the stalks
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and adjust each piece to fit in the right way. Every now
and then there is a “pop!” sound not too dissimilar
to popcorn cooking as they push some air out of the
stalks. Fast hands flash as the weaving takes shape.
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A natural
collaboration
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The NIPPRIG collection represents a creative partnership between
IKEA and local producers in Indonesia and Vietnam by blending
traditional products with Swedish design and a little IKEA knowhow. For IKEA designer Nike Karlsson one of the best parts of the
design process was being on location.
“Once you’re in the environment, in the surroundings and around
the craftspeople — that’s where I find my inspiration. The local
weavers know the different materials and of course they are the
ones who are the experts in using it.”
Once the products are decided on, work begins. Any language
barriers are overcome with a sketchbook and a whole lot of
interaction.
“Once we start working there’s a lot of back and forth. Sometimes
I make a sketch and leave it to work on something else and by the
time I’m back it can have this amazing progress, or it might be
that I think no, can we change something. Often we find out what
the final design should be as the product grows naturally. I have
an idea what we want to make, but that idea really develops when
we start making it. It’s usually stripping things back, really finding
the essence of the product.”
Nike Carlsson, designer
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A big part was adapting products so that they
could be transported efficiently. Because each
product comes fully assembled, the answer lay in
stackablility.
“The natural materials we used loves bends but
not sharp corners, so we decided that it must be
stackable. Sometimes we would come up with
a design that would be too bulky to be stacked,
so we’d re-design it so it could be transported or
stored at home.”
For Nike the best part of NIPPRIG is the work
done on it together with the local makers.
“I love that this collection shows off both of our
worlds — Swedish design and local craftsmanship.
The fact that it’s from renewable materials is even
better.”
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Meet the materials used in NIPPRIG
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Water Hyacinth is a lush green water plant that
grows extremely thickly in tropical waterways around
the world. Once dried it makes a durable material for
weaving.
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The strong fibrous trunks of banana plants are ideal
for use in weaving. What’s more, weaving helps use
all parts of the plant, which are usually destroyed after
the fruit is harvested.
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Seagrass is one of the oldest materials used for
weaving in South East Asia. It grows on riverbanks
and muddy areas and after drying is a strong and very
flexible material.
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Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest growing plants.
It’s super strong (with a tensile strength that rivals
steel) and for furniture it’s popular not just because
of its strength but also the ease at which it can be
shaped and formed.
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Rattan is a large family of plants mostly grown
in Indonesia and has long been popular for use in
furniture making. It’s boiled, then sun dried before
being shaped into distinctively curvy furniture.
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Coconut has been used since ancient times for a
variety of uses. The leaves, bark and the outer shell of
the nut are all used to make everything from rope and
baskets to brooms.
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One plant
pot’s journey
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From start to finish, The NIPPRIG collection is a
celebration of natural materials matched with local
craftsmanship. This plant pot for instance uses
locally harvested water hyacinth and is made by
one craftsperson using traditional hand weaving
techniques. Come take a look at its journey.
The bottom’s woven first. Using dried water hyacinth
and seagrass rope for strength, the weaver begins by
using a fishbone weaving technique — for strength
and appearance.
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With colours matching other IKEA furniture, the
weaver works their way up a frame made from
powder-coated steel and seagrass rope.
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Finishing touches at the top are wrapped up and any
adjustments are made with a pair of scissors — the
only tool used in the whole weaving process.
Once the bottom is completed the sides come next.
Coloured water hyacinth is woven using a “rice”
weaving technique so called because of its similar
look to grains of rice laying next to each other.
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Ready to go. Each plant pot is quality checked and
varnished for added durability and protection. All that
remains is to ship them out.
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Plant pot $24.99/each Max. diameter flower pot 24cm. H27cm.
Plant pot $34.99/each Max. diameter flower pot 32cm. H36cm.
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Basket $29.99/each W50×D50, H50cm.
Basket $19.99/each W43×D43, H35cm.
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Basket $12.99/each W40×D40, H18cm.
Basket $9.99/each W36×D36, H23cm.
Basket $6.99/each W30×D30, H15cm.
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NIPPRIG 2015 broom $3.99/each
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Plant pot $34.99/each H36cm.
Plant pot $24.99/each H27cm.
Side table $79
Armchair $79
Room divider $89.99
Lounger $129
Footstool $49
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Armchair $79/each Green and Natural
Side table $79
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Footstool $49
Side table $79
Armchair $79
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NIPPRIG 2015 sofa $149
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NIPPRIG 2015 floor cushion $29
These floor cushions not only are a comfy place to sit back
and relax, they also bring a toasty warm and natural colour
to the room.
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These mats are handmade using water
hyacinth and seagrass, both naturally
durable, renewable materials.
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Rug, flatwoven $14.99/each W76×L114cm.
Rug, flatwoven $12.99 Ø74cm.
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When you’re not using these handmade
storage boxes, they neatly fit inside each
other.
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Box with lid, set of 3 $19.99 Seagrass and Assorted colours
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NIPPRIG 2015 shade $29/each Ø70cm. Bamboo and Black
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NIPPRIG 2015 place mat $4/each
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NIPPRIG 2015 utensil basket $6.99
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Whether it’s to break up a big room or to
give yourself a little extra privacy, this room
divider is an easy way to adapt your space.
NIPPRIG 2015 room divider $89.99
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NIPPRIG 2015 series. Assorted colours.
Basket $29.99/each W50×D50, H50cm.
Basket $19.99/each W43×D43, H35cm.
Basket $9.99/each W36×D36, H23cm.
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“This chest is really the perfect container for
taking on a picnic, load it up and you can
carry it with you. The material means it is
naturally strong too.”
Nike Karlsson, designer
NIPPRIG 2015 storage box $24.99
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NIPPRIG 2015 series.
Rack with 3 hooks $7.99
Hook $2.99
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These sun hats are handmade from seagrass
and feature a traditional Vietnamese design.
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NIPPRIG 2015 hat $1.99/each
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NIPPRIG 2015 beach bag $6.99
If this bag seems a little familiar it’s because the
dimensions are identical to the super popular blue bags
sold in IKEA stores around the world.
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NIPPRIG 2015 armchair $79 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size.
Stained, clear lacquered rattan. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W68×D67, H80cm. Natural
NIPPRIG 2015 armchair $79 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size. Stained,
clear lacquered rattan. W64×D76, H76cm.
Black
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NIPPRIG 2015 side table $79 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size. Stained,
clear lacquered rattan. Designer: Nike
Karlsson. Ø50, H47cm. Green/natural
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NIPPRIG 2015 armchair $79 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size.
Stained, clear lacquered rattan. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W68×D67, H80cm. Green
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NIPPRIG 2015 footstool $49 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size. Stained,
clear lacquered rattan. Designer: Nike
Karlsson. L60×W60, H30cm. Rattan/black
NIPPRIG 2015 lounger $129 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size. Stained,
clear lacquered rattan. W80×D152, H82cm.
Rattan/black
NIPPRIG 2015 basket $24.99 Each
basket is woven by hand and is therefore
unique. Clear lacquered rattan. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W49×D48, H48cm. Grey
NIPPRIG 2015 sofa $149 Handmade by
skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size. Stained,
clear lacquered rattan. W102×D71, H91cm.
Grey
NIPPRIG 2015 bench $79 Handmade by
skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size.
Stained, clear lacquered rattan. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. L132×W51, H45cm. Grey
NIPPRIG 2015 side table $79 Handmade
by skilled craftspeople, which makes every
product unique in design and size. Stained,
clear lacquered rattan. Designer: Nike
Karlsson. Ø50, H47cm. Black/natural
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NIPPRIG 2015 floor cushion $29 Cover:
Water hyacinth. Filling: 70% polyester, 30%
cotton. W50×L50cm. 10cm thick.
NIPPRIG 2015 seat/floor pad $9.99
Cover: Water hyacinth. Filling: 70%
polyester, 30% cotton. W37×L37cm. 4cm
thick.
NIPPRIG 2015 rug, flatwoven $14.99/
each Clear lacquered water hyacinth.
W76×L114cm. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 rug, flatwoven $39.99/
each Clear lacquered water hyacinth.
W140×L200cm. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 rug, flatwoven $12.99/
each Clear lacquered seagrass. Ø74cm.
Assorted colours
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NIPPRIG 2015 room divider $89.99
Handmade by skilled craftspeople, which
makes every room divider unique in design
and size. Stained, clear lacquered rattan and
bamboo. W135, H160cm. Black
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NIPPRIG 2015 beach bag $6.99
Handmade by a skilled craftsman. Seagrass.
L80×W36cm.
NIPPRIG 2015 beach bag $4.99
Handmade by a skilled craftsman. Seagrass.
L58×W32cm.
NIPPRIG 2015 hat $1.99/each One size.
Seagrass. Ø41, H18cm. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 room divider $69.99
Handmade by skilled craftspeople, which
makes every room divider unique in design
and size. Clear lacquered bamboo. W150,
H165cm.
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NIPPRIG 2015 rack with 3 hooks $7.99/
each Handmade by skilled craftspeople,
which makes every product unique in
design and size. Stained rattan. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. L26×D13, H45cm. Assorted
colours
NIPPRIG 2015 hook $2.99/each
Handmade by skilled craftspeople, which
makes every product unique in design
and size. Stained rattan. Designer: Nike
Karlsson. D9, H33cm. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 basket $29.99/each
Stained, clear lacquered bamboo. W50×D50,
H50cm. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 basket $19.99/each
Stained, clear lacquered bamboo. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W43×D43, H35cm. Assorted
colours
NIPPRIG 2015 basket $9.99/each
Stained, clear lacquered bamboo. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W36×D36, H23cm. Assorted
colours
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NIPPRIG 2015 basket $12.99/each
Stained, clear lacquered bamboo. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W40×D40, H18cm. Assorted
colours
NIPPRIG 2015 basket $6.99/each
Stained, clear lacquered bamboo. Designer:
Nike Karlsson. W30×D30, H15cm. Assorted
colours
NIPPRIG 2015 utensil basket $6.99/
each Stained, clear lacquered peeled rattan.
Designer: Nike Karlsson. W15×D15, H26cm.
Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 place mat $4/each
Stained, clear lacquered water hyacinth.
W34×L45cm. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 broom $3.99 Clear
lacquered palm leaf ribs. L140cm.
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NIPPRIG 2015 plant pots A plastic inner
pot makes the plant pot waterproof. Tinted,
clear lacquered seagrass.
Plant pot $24.99/each Max. diameter
flowerpot 24cm. H27cm. Black
Plant pot $34.99/each Max. diameter
flowerpot 32cm. H36cm. Black
NIPPRIG 2015 plant pot $24.99/each
A plastic inner pot makes the plant pot
waterproof. Stained, clear lacquered water
hyacinth. Max. diameter flowerpot 24cm.
H27cm. Assorted colours
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NIPPRIG 2015 shade $19 Stained, clear
lacquered bamboo. Ø55, H25cm.
NIPPRIG 2015 storage box $24.99
Stained, clear lacquered water hyacinth.
Designer: Nike Karlsson. W50×D30, H30cm.
Black
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NIPPRIG 2015 plant pot $34.99/each
A plastic inner pot makes the plant pot
waterproof. Stained, clear lacquered water
hyacinth. Max. diameter flowerpot 32cm.
H36cm. Assorted colours
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NIPPRIG 2015 box with lid, set of 3
$19.99 Sizes: W16×D16, H16cm, W18×D18,
H18cm and W20×D20, H20cm. Stained, clear
lacquered seagrass. Assorted colours
NIPPRIG 2015 box with lid, set of 3
$19.99 Sizes: W16×D16, H16cm, W18×D18,
H18cm and W20×D20, H20cm. Clear
lacquered seagrass.
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NIPPRIG 2015 shade $29 Stained, clear
lacquered bamboo. Ø70, H35cm.
NIPPRIG 2015 shade $19 Stained, clear
lacquered bamboo. Ø55, H25cm. Black
NIPPRIG 2015 shade $29 Stained, clear
lacquered bamboo. Ø70, H35cm. Black
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IKEA Canada
T: 905-637-9440 x6237
[email protected]
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IKEA Canada
T: 416-646-8182 x2339
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