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.
cc-tapis Rug Ultimate Bliss Gold Round by Mae Engelgeer for Duplex
By cc-tapis, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches “Gold is Bold" project: a unique collaboration with cc-tapis to celebrate boldness. The iconic Biss rug collection designed by Mae Engelgeer and hand knotted in N...
Wool, Silk
$9,144Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round Blue by Mae Engelgeer
By cc-tapis, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk, Cotton
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Ultimate Undyed Round Natural by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk
$9,144Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round in Forest by Mae Engelgeer
By cc-tapis, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk
$9,144Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round in Sand by Mae Engelgeer
By cc-tapis, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artisa...
Wool, Silk
$9,996Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Mimic Mindscape Handmade Rug in Wool & 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 r...
Wool
$4,593Sale Price / item|20% Off
Phase Wall Covering by Mae Engelgeer for Mingardo
By Mae Engelgeer, Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phase wall covering by Mae Engelgeer for Mingardo consisting of neat facets, assembled in style by Art deco. The succession of shapes creates an effect optical curve, which is remini...
Iron, Brass
cc-tapis Ceremony Night 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
$9,830Sale Price / item|14% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round in Monocolor by Mae Engelgeer
By cc-tapis, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis Ceremony Daytime Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer
By cc-tapis, Mae Engelgeer
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
$9,971Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Bliss Ultimate Rug by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 ind...
Cotton
Moooi Large Swell Collection Sunstone Soft Yarn Polyamide Rug by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Swell Collection Sunstone rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compo...
Yarn
$7,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Light Yellow by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk
$11,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Ultimate Undyed Extra Size by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artisa...
Wool, Silk
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 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
$7,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Blue by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk
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
$7,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Ultimate Undyed by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Wool, Silk
$10,866Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Moooi Small Swell Collection Sunstone Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Swell Collection Sunstone rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge w...
Wool
Moooi Small Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi small swell collection rose quarts rug in wool by Mae Engelgeer. Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions mer...
Wool
Moooi Large Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large Swell Collection Citrine rug in low pile polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. For this SWELL collection Mae Engelgeer translated graphics that refer to 70’s...
Polyester
Moooi Large Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. For this SWELL collection Mae Engelgeer translated graphics that refer to 70’s...
Wool
Moooi Small Swell Collection Sunstone Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi small Swell Collection sunstone rug in low pile polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. For this SWELL collection Mae Engelgeer translated graphics that refer to 70’s...
Polyester
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
Moooi Small Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex composit...
Yarn
Moooi Small Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Swell Collection Citrine rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. For this SWELL collection Mae Engelgeer translated graphics that refer to 70’s...
Wool
Moooi Small Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex comp...
Yarn
Moooi Small Swell Collection Sunstone Soft Yarn Polyamide Rug by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Swell Collection Sunstone rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compo...
Yarn
Moooi Large Swell Collection Sunstone Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Swell Collection Sunstone rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge w...
Wool
Moooi Small Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Low Pile Polyamide
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi small swell collection rose quarts rug in low pile polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex com...
Polyester
Moooi Large Swell Collection Sunstone Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large swell collection sunstone rug in low pile polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. For this SWELL collection Mae Engelgeer translated graphics that refer to 70’s...
Polyester
Moooi Large Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Low Pile Polyamide
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large Swell Collection rose quarts rug in low pile polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. For this SWELL collection Mae Engelgeer translated graphics that refer to 70’s...
Polyester
Moooi Large Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Swell Collection Citrine rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compos...
Yarn
Moooi Small Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Swell Collection Citrine rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex composi...
Polyester
Moooi Large Swell Collection Citrine Rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Swell Collection Citrine rug in Wool by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge wi...
Wool
Moooi Large Swell Collection Rose Quarts Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide
By Moooi, Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Swell Collection Rose Quarts rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex co...
Yarn