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 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 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
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
cc-tapis Ceremony Daytime 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
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 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 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
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
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
$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
Handmade sculptural felt wall art STRATA Black by Studio Marmi
By Studio Marmi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Strata / ASTRA Collection is a contemporary three-dimensional felt wall hanging collection inspired by the Mesopotamian cultural heritage and aesthetics of the city of Harran. Harran...
Wool
$6,249
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
$650 / item
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Handmade sculptural felt wall art ASTRA One White by Studio Marmi
By Studio Marmi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This felt wall hanging collection was created by Studio Marmi, an award winning design studio based in Istanbul and Los Angeles. Astra Collection is a contemporary three-dimensiona...
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
$23,960
W 146 in L 180 in
Taupe Pink Lime Wool & Silk Hand-knotted Organic Abstract Rug in Stock 12'x15'
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 thre...
Wool, Silk
'Title' Quilt Painting Wool Tapestry Textile Art, in Stock
By Fort Makers, Naomi Clark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under the blanket project, Naomi Clark creates what she titles quilt paintings. She breathes new life into old wool and cotton camping blankets culled f...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Silk
$4,208
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
$7,920
W 60 in L 141 in
Gold Copper Beige Grey Textured Hand-Knotted Abstract Gallery Size Rug in Stock
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 thre...
Wool, Silk