Varjo is a hand woven rug made with the finest quality 100% New Zealand wool. The rug’s pattern is inspired by the herringbone configuration in old hardwood floors and the name Varjo (meaning shadows in Finnish) refers to the shadow effects created between the layers of the pattern.
Tina Ratzer is a Danish designer with a degree in textile design and weaving from the Design School Kolding in Denmark. In 1999 Tina founded her own studio, Ratzer, and since then her designs have been selected for several exhibitions.
Her work is characterized by geometric expressions and a balanced colour scheme with a twist or a surprising detail that lets the techniques of the craftsmanship step forward and become a key element of the work.