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 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
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
cc-tapis Ceremony Night 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
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 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 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
$5,742 / item
Phase Wall Covering by Mae Engelgeer for Mingardo
By Mingardo, Mae Engelgeer
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
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 Ceremony Moonlight 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
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
$873
H 55.12 in W 33.47 in D 0.2 in
Opticals Wall Hanging Intersection Handwoven Wool in Black and White In Stock
By Begüm Cana Özgür
Located in Istanbul, TR
OPTICALS taps into the visual phenomenon of optical illusions. The collection explores the visual potential of the very basic weaving technique of creating vertical lines. Inspir...
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Wool Tapestry, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Handmade - circa 1960s - Probably Czechoslovakia.
Wool
Bauhaus Pink Purple Black White Black Hand-Knotted Large Runner Rug in Stock
By Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Postmodern Bauhaus rug. The rug design is inspired by modernistic German fine art school, the Bauhaus, founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar. F...
Wool
$6,322Sale Price|20% Off
H 98.04 in W 62.21 in D 0.48 in
1870 Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk Tapestry Beige Handmade Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a very fine Authentic Antique French Tapestry in Wool & Silk. This piece is truly a magnificent work of art featuring a lady feeding birds while a dog watches nearby. It is a...
Silk
$650
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Handmade sculptural felt wall art TERRA - Burnt Orange - by Asli Smith
By Asli Smith
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This felt wall art collection was created by Studio Marmi, an award winning design studio based in Istanbul and Los Angeles. Terra is part of the ASTRA contemporary three-dimensiona...
Wool
$4,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 37 in L 64 in
Vintage Navajo Rug Geometric Blanket Wool Rug Handmade 94cmx163cm Gray 3x5 1940
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Vintage Geometric Navajo Blanket Rug! The rug is a Navajo Crystal area rug of Western New Mexico. The Crystal Trading Post (established 1896; now closed) was located on t...
Wool
$4,564Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 35.83 in D 0.4 in
Traditional Wall Decor Handmade Rug French Style Tapestry Forest Scene
Located in Wembley, GB
This tapestry is a French-style textile woven intricately to create a realistic forest scene featuring a trio of people, flowers, drapes and a dog. The colours and design work in harmony, creating an eyecatching piece that is sure to uplift any space it is introduced to. This piece was woven by hand with fine locally sourced materials, including hand-spun wool and cotton that has been naturally dyed with vegetable dying techniques. In excellent condition, this piece is ready to be styled in any contemporary or traditional home. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Great condition, ready for use. Traditional wall decor handmade rug French style tapestry forest...
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,986Sale Price|20% Off
W 43.31 in L 45.28 in
Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Signed Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Vintage European Tapestry, artist signed by JC Bisery, featuring a distinctive Art Nouveau design with bold florals and strong artistic character. This magnificen...
Wool
Handwoven Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural and Bleached Wool, by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Inspired by movement, the asymmetrical design is meant to enhance the flow of any space. With references to both Art Deco and contemporary...
Wool, Cotton
$8,500
H 45.5 in W 75.5 in D 3 in
Handmade Indigenous Wool Rug from Northern Argentina, Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
This shadow box all acrylic framed handwoven wool rug with rich and vibrant colors. This is a Signed piece by H. Ocampos, renowned for his technique and mastery of indigenous scenes ...
Wool, Acrylic
$4,071
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 0.79 in
Aubusson tapestry French, handmade in wool and cotton Size 310 x 210 cm.
Located in Firenze, FI
Aubusson tapestry from 1940/50, French, handmade in wool and cotton. Size 310 x 210 cm. A castle in the background and a hunting scene in the foreground is a marvel of textile art t...
Wool, Cotton
Gold Beige Peach Grey Modern Hand-knotted Wool and Silk Abstract Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
The Odyssey Collection a breakthrough, three dimensional and multi textural rug collection, inspired by NASA imagery. Distressed wool and natural silk are hand knotted to create three levels of visual and tactile finery. The collection pairs vintage textures with contemporary designs and colors. The Odyssey rug...
Wool, Silk