Mae Engelgeer’s deep love of textiles characterizes each and every one of the decorative rugs and tapestries she produces in her workshop. The Dutch designer explores how geometric forms can lend a complex and balanced feel to her works, and she creates vibrant combinations of color, pattern and texture so that each project yields a harmonious whole that is imbued with a rich sense of dimension.
Engelgeer has enjoyed working with her hands since she was young. She studied textile design at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, graduating in 2004. She spent some time working in fashion before enrolling at the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam for postgraduate study in applied arts and textiles.
While she knew she wanted to be a textile designer, Engeleer lacked a clear-cut path toward a career in the industry. She decided to forge her own way and developed a textile collection for TextielLab of the TextielMuseum. In 2013, she opened her own studio.
Working in her own studio gave Engelgeer the freedom to experiment with her craft and with different textile traditions. While continuing to create minimalist but playful carpet designs, she has also expanded into related areas such as bedding, cushions and blankets.
In addition to designing for her own studio collections, Engelgeer regularly collaborates with brands across the globe on a range of products. She has over the years partnered with companies such as cc-tapis, Ames, Honor and Kvadrat.
On 1stDibs, find Mae Engelgeer carpets, wall decorations and more.
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Mimic Handmade Rug in Wool and Silk by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Wool
CC Tapis Stage Mindscape Handmade Rug in Wool and Silk by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. Measures: 7.5'x...
Wool
Gesture cc-tapis Stage Mindscape Handmade Rug in Wool and Silk by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Wool
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Scope Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer - IN STOCK
By Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Wool, Silk
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Realm Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer - IN STOCK
By Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Wool, Silk, Linen
cc-tapis Ceremony Moonlight Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by textile designer Mae Engelgeer and inspired by the feeling, aesthetics and graphic alignment of the traditional Japanese Tatami flooring, Ceremony is a group of three rug...
Wool, Linen
'Slanted Self' Handmade Rug by Linie Design, 230 cm, Wool, Mohair & Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Slanted Self, 'Axiom' collection by Linie Design Abstract rug. Materials: 70% New Zealand Wool, 15% Mohair & 15% Silk Hand knotted rug Dimensions: 190 cm x 230 cm An artistic an...
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Saverne, Le Dessin #130, Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Located in Geneve, CH
Saverne, Le Dessin #130, Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D. Dimensions: W 243 x L 300 cm. Materials: Wool, silk. Available in D200, D240, W170 x L215, W190 x L235, W210 x L245, W243 x L300 cm...
Wool, Silk
CC-Tapis Visioni Himalayan Wool Rug in A-Standard by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, cc-tapis
Located in Vancouver, BC
An unprecedented synthesis between an age-old technique and abstract graphics. This rug designed by Patricia Urquiola for CC Tapis has been produced solely by hand with colors and ma...
Wool
Rue de la Mire 1975 Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D.
Located in Geneve, CH
Rue de la Mire 1975 Rug by Atelier Bowy C.D. Dimensions: W 140 x L 300 cm. Materials: Wool. Available in W100 x L250, W120 x L270, W140 x L300 cm. Atelier Bowy C.D. is dedicated to...
Wool
Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium muyska rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% natural virgin wool Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 190 x L 270 cm Available in colors: grey/beige/black, gre...
Natural Fiber
Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium muyska rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% natural virgin wool Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 190 x L 270 cm Available in colors: grey/beige/black, gre...
Natural Fiber
