1. home and garden
2. home furnishings
3. rugs and carpets

HANDMADE
DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT
TIKAU combines Scandinavian design and Indian handicraft
traditions with the vision of employing and empowering the
artisans of rural India. The word Tikau comes from Hindi and
means sustainable and durable.
The collection consists of handmade home décor and clothing
accessories for everyday wear. Our luxurious materials are
hand processed and designed to be sustainable in terms of the
environment, quality and aesthetics. Ecological considerations
are at the root of our designs: local environmentally-friendly
raw materials include bamboo, organic cotton, non-dyed wool,
banana fiber, cashmere and recycled sari fabrics. Most of our
products are non-dyed or use natural dyes and the use of handmade processes minimizes energy consumption.
Taking a uniquely long-term, personal and human approach,
Tikau collaborates directly with its 120 artisans, combining
Scandinavian design skills and traditional craftsmanship in
their home villages of India. Because each item is hand-made,
it expresses the unique and individual signature of the artisan
who made it.
Tikau works in close collaboration with the charity-based
NGO Tikau Share. Sustainability, human dignity and global solidarity are at the heart of the Tikau identity.
Ps. Do you want to know more about who made your product?
Please contact us: info@tikau.com
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FELTED WOOL CARPETS
by Klaus Haapaniemi
Tikau felted rugs are processed and
embroidered by hand in a few artisan family communities in underdeveloped areas of Kashmir. These
colorful felted wool rugs have been
traditionally kept in the homes to
keep the floor warm during the cold
winters. The embroidery technique
used to make these felted rugs is
called the “Ari” technique. Because
the rugs are handmade, each of
the rugs is unique and reflects the
signature and style of the artisan
who has made it.
BOMBROO
Material: Felted local wool (3 – 5 % cotton).
Wool yarn embroidery. Multicolor
Size: 125 x 175 cm
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H IS FOR HELSINKI
by Lotta Nieminen
H IS FOR HELSINKI
CUSHION COVER
Material:
Wool yarn embroidery on cotton
Size: 50 x 50 cm
H IS FOR HELSINKI CARPET
Material: Felted local wool
Size: 125 x 180 cm
Hand embroidery on wool
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BRUM BRUM COLLECTION
by Ea Söderberg
BRUM BRUM CUSHION COVER
Material:
Wool yarn embroidery on cotton fabric. Size: 50 x 50 cm
Black base, the white pattern
is embroidered by hand.
BRUM BRUM COLORS
CUSHION COVER
Material:
Wool yarn embroidery on cotton fabric. Size: 50 x 50 cm
Natural white base, the multicolor
pattern is embroidered by hand.
BRUM BRUM CARPET
Hand felted rug and hand embroidered.
pattern. Felted wool, 3 – 5 % cotton, woollen
embroidery.
Size: 150 x 200 cm Colors: black/white and white/black
BRUM BRUM CARPET
Hand felted rug and hand embroidered.
pattern. Felted wool, 3 – 5 % cotton,
woollen embroidery.
Size: 150 x 200 cm Color: Natural white base,
multicolor pattern
ABC CUSHION COVER
Material:
Wool yarn embroidery on cotton fabric. Size: 50 x 50 cm
Natural white base, the multicolor
pattern is embroidered by hand.
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MUGHAL CARPET
Tikau felted rugs are processed and
embroidered by hand in a few artisan family communities in underdeveloped areas of Kashmir. These
colorful felted wool rugs have been
traditionally kept in the homes to
keep the floor warm during the cold
winters. The embroidery technique
used to make these felted rugs is
called the “Ari” technique. Because
the rugs are handmade, each of
the rugs is unique and reflects the
signature and style of the artisan
who has made it.
NEW!
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MUGHAL CARPET
Material: Felted local wool (3–5 % cotton).
Wool yarn embroidery.
Colors: Black and white. White and black.
White and Red.
Size: 125 x 175 cm, 150 x 205 cm
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FELTED WOOL CARPETS
by Taina Snellman
MEZE CARPET
Felted local wool
(3 – 5 % cotton).
Colors: green/white, yellow/white
Size: 125 x 175 cm (size without the fringe)
Additional: Hand felted rug and full covered
by hand embroidery.
SQUARE CARPET
Felted local wool
(3 – 5 % cotton).
Colors: white/black
Size: 125 x 175 cm (size without the fringe)
Additional: Hand felted rug and hand
embroidered black pattern.
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WOVEN WOOL CARPETS
Hand woven in small villages in
Northern Gujarat. Local wool and
cotton warp. No chemical dyes, the
rugs are either non dyed or dyed
with natural dyes. Collaboration
and production is based on the
terms and principles of fair trade.
Each item has a signature of the
weaver.
MARINE STRIPE
Colors: gray/white, black/white, orange/white
Sizes: 170 x 250 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 80 x 180 cm
80 x 120 cm, 50 x 90 cm
Non dyed wool or natural dyes.
TIKAU STRIPE
Colors:
gray/white
black/white
orange/white
Non dyed wool or
natural dyes.
Sizes:
170 x 250 cm
140 x 200 cm
80 x 180 cm
80 x 120 cm
50 x 90 cm
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WOVEN WOOL CARPETS
Hand woven by artisans in their
homes in villages in Northern
Gujarat. The rugs are made of
non dyed wool. Through acquiring
this product you can provide
livelihood to artisans locally in their
home villages and support the local
sustainable development.
NEW!
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RAIL CARPET
Material: Wool. Cotton warp.
Size: 90 x 180 cm.
Colors: Black and white.
Beige and white.
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WOVEN WOOL CARPETS
Hand woven by artisans in their
homes in villages in Northern
Gujarat. The rugs are made of
non dyed wool. Through acquiring
this product you can provide
livelihood to artisans locally in their
home villages and support the local
sustainable development.
ZICKZACK CARPET
Material: Wool. Cotton warp.
Size: 80 x 180 cm.
Color: natural white/natural black
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SHAKKI CARPET
Material: Wool. Cotton warp.
Size: 90 x 180 cm
Colors: brown/natural white
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TIKAU LIGHTS
by Ilkka Suppanen
LIGHTS
Large
Medium
Small
Harijan lights
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TIKAU LIGHT COLLECTION
Designed by Ilkka Suppanen
Happiness is to help.
Happiness is to give a gift with a ray of light.
Light which brings hope and enlightens a better future.
Light which provides work and fair income.
Light which reflects the global solidarity.
DESIGN HELPS – The Tikau Light Collection was born in the collaboration of
the company Tikau, Tikau Share NGO, Finnish designer Ilkka Suppanen, SAAS
Instruments and the artisans of a small remote village in Orissa, India. This Light
Collection was designed to help a poor and socially excluded untouchable community
by providing them livelihood – and fair income hand in hand with the Tikau Share
association’s humanitarian program.
The designs are created by Ilkka Suppanen and Helsinki based SAAS Instruments
combined cutting edge LED technology and fiber optics to produce an energyefficient and sustainable lighting solution.
Each edition of these lights is handmade and unique.
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TIKAU NATURAL
COLLECTION
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WOOLEN OR LINEN GOWN
Minimized use of chemicals and
energy (non-dyed and hand
woven fabric).
Size: One size
Material: 100 % linen / 100 % wool
LINEN BEDCOVER
Natural linen. Minimized use of
chemicals and energy (non-dyed
and hand woven and hand stiched).
Natural linen with hand made
embroidery on both sides.
Size: 235 x 250 cm
Material: Two-sided linen.
Inner side: cotton lining.
WOOLEN ACCESSORIES
Luxurious hand woven and crocheted woollen accessories are made in Karnataka by
a small group of women artisans. This collection is created to provide livelihood, to
improve the living standard and to empower the women directly in their home village.
WOOLEN BLANKETS
Size: 110 cm x 170 cm, 90 cm x 130 cm
Material: 100 % wool
Colors: black, natural white, grey
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WOOL SCARF
Material: Wool
Size: 30 x 180 cm
Colors: black, natural white, grey
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BANANA FIBER BASKETS
Ecological banana fiber items are
hand crafted by local artisan women
in South India.
The programme was initiated with
the aim of providing better income,
social status and empowerment to
the local women.
The material used for the bags
and baskets is the locally available
banana fiber made out of the
“dead” leaves of the banana trees.
These leaves, previously considered
as waste, are now getting a new life
in the form of contemporary and
sustainable items.
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KANTO
Material: Banana fiber
Size: 40 x 35 cm
FOLDI
Material: Banana fiber
Medium: 22 x 22 x 22 cm
Large: 40 x 33 x 33 cm
LAUNDRY BAG
Material: Banana fiber
Size: 50 x 50 cm (round shape)
HANDY
Material: Banana fiber
Small: 20 x 18 x 15 cm
Medium: 30 x 28 x 17 cm
TRAY
Material: Banana fiber
Size: dia 35 cm x 7 cm
TINY BASKET SET
Material: Banana fiber
3 set baskets
ROLL IT
Wooden rolling pin
Material: Left over and
reused local wood.
Several colors
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ORGANIC COTTON
Organic cotton is hand woven by
artisans of Northern Gujarat.
The quality of the cotton is called
Kala and it is known as a highly
energy and water efficient variety.
The organic cotton project together
with the local artisans and NGOs
provides livelihoods locally,
sustain the craft traditions of the
region and supports the local small
cotton farmers.
SHOPPING BAG
Material: Organic cotton
Size: 35 x 40 cm
Several prints available
Design by:
Aino-Maija Metsola
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APRON
Material: Organic cotton
One size
Several prints available
POT HOLDER &
OVEN MITTEN
Material: Organic cotton
Lining and cotton filling
Several prints available
Design by:
Ea Söderberg
PS. We do customized products and prints on organic cotton, ask for further information!
You can also order organic hand loom fabrics per meter!
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BIRDS CUSHION COVERS
Tikau Birds cushion covers are
exquisite examples of hand made
luxury. These products provide
employment to women artisans
locally in their home villages in
remote areas of West Bengal.
NAVY BIRDS
Material: 100 % silk base
Silk cotton background
Size: 45 x 45 cm
Multicolor on navy base
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COLORING BIRDS
Material: 100 % silk base
Silk cotton background
Size: 45 x 45 cm
Multicolor on white base
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CUSHION COVERS
RAINBOW CUSHION
Material: Silk
Size: 35 cm x 50 cm
Hand woven fabric.
Buttons pink on one side,
yellow on the other.
HOOK CUSHION COVER
Material: Linen Size: 30 x 50 cm Colors: white, purple, greyblue,
pink and tomato red. Hand woven fabric.
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TIKAU WOOLEN SHAWLS,
SCARFS AND PASHMINAS
WOOLEN
Hand HAND
woven WOVEN
Tikau shawls
are SHAWLS
AND
available
in PASHMINAS
wool and the finest
Hand woven Tikau shawls are available
cashmere wool. Tikau shawls are
in wool and the finest cashmere wool.
exquisite
toshawls
use. are exquisite to use. They
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and
durable. All Tikau
They are extremely
extremelywarm
warm
and
shawls
are woven
by talented
artisans in
durable.
All Tikau
shawls
are woven
their shared family homes in Kashmir.
by talented artisans in their shared
family homes in Kashmir.
WOOLEN SHAWLS AND SCARFS
Hand woven
Material: 100 % wool
Size: 70 x 180 cm, 100 x 200 cm
COLORS
7527 U
64 2 U
655 U
627 U
5477 U
289 U
749 9 U
497 U
2 00 U
4 64 5 U
228 U
7 5 05 U
7 52 8 U
428 U
485 U
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2 02 U
4 62 U
COOL GRAY 11 U
Disclaimer – All colors shown here are graphic
representations. Actual colors may vary due to
hand dye processes. If color match is critical
please request a physical color sample.
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DOT SCARF
Hand woven, printed
Material: 100 % wool
Size: 100 x 100 cm
Colors: black/white,
tomato red/white
PASHMINAS
Hand woven
Material: 100 % finest cashmere
Size: 80 x 200 cm, 100 x 100 cm
ORGANIC CASHMERE COLORS
NATURAL WHITE
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N ATUR A L BE I GE / N UDE
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RECYCLED SARI
SILK PRODUCTS
Sari silk items are hand crafted
by a group of artisan women in
Karnataka, South India.
The programme was initiated with
the aim of providing better income,
social status and empowerment to
the local women.
The material used for the bags and
cushions is hand spun yarn made of
recycled silk sari fabrics.
SARI PURSE
Material: Recycled sari silk (hand spun yarn)
Size: 26 cm x 21 cm (fits iPad)
(Available also with elk leather strap closer)
SARI LAPTOP BAG
Material: Recycled sari silk
Size: 37 cm x 26 cm (fits MacBook Pro 15”)
(Available also with elk leather strap closer)
SARI ROUNDI CUSHION
Material: Recycled sari silk
Dia 45 cm
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TIKAU PRODUCTS ARE
MADE BY US
JAMMU &
KASHMIR
INDIA
GUJARAT
WEST
BENGAL
ORISSA
KARNATAKA
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TIKAU ARTISANS IN KARNATAKA,
WHO MAKE THE BANANA FIBER
AND WOOL ITEMS
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INDEX
TIKAU INTRODUCTION:
Design for development 3
FELTED CARPETS 4
Bombroo
H is for Helsinki Collection
Brum Brum Collection
Mughal
Meze
Square
WOVEN WOOL CARPETS 14
Stripe Marine
Stripe
Rail
Zickzack
Shakki
TIKAU LIGHTS 20
Large
Medium
Small
Harijan Light
TIKAU NATURAL COLLECTION 24
Linen/ Wool Gown
Linen Bed Cover
Berenike Woolen Blanket
Woolen Scarf
ORGANIC COTTON 30
Shopping Bag
Apron
Pot Holder and Oven Mitten
BIRDS CUSHION COVERS 32
Birds Coloring
Birds Navy
CUSHION COVERS 34
Rainbow Cushion
Hook Cushions
SHAWLS, SCARFS AND PASHMINAS 36
Woolen Shawl
Woolen Scarf
Dot Scarf
Stripe Pashmina
Pashmina Organic
RECYCLED SARI SILK PRODUCTS 40
Sari Silk Recycled Purse
Sari Silk Recycled Laptop
Sari Silk Recycled Cushion Cover
MADE BY US 42
BANANA FIBER BASKET 28
Kanto Basket
Foldi Baskets
Handy Baskets
Tray
Tiny Basket Set
Roll It
TIKAU Vuorimiehenkatu 10 00140 Helsinki Tel. +358 44 969 6108 Email: info@tikau.com www.tikau.com
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