12 February 2025

Ekelund’s Unique Collection of Stig Lindberg Textiles

Ekelund, Sweden’s oldest textile company, continues to push the boundaries of table settings, encouraging creativity and personal expression. With its new Stig Lindberg collection, Ekelund merges timeless design with Swedish craftsmanship, inspiring homeowners to mix and match textiles to create unique and vibrant expressions in their living spaces.

Stig Lindberg – a Swedish Design Classic

Stig Lindberg remains one of Sweden’s most beloved designers, renowned for his playful and timeless patterns. In Ekelund’s latest textile collection, his artistry finds a new form—woven fabric. These exclusive pieces are the only woven products featuring Stig Lindberg’s designs, combining his iconic aesthetic with Ekelund’s long-standing tradition of craftsmanship.

“It’s an honor to be able to launch Stig Lindberg as a part of our assortment. His patterns are both playful and classic, and we look forward to showcasing Stig’s beautiful designs on our woven products.” says Martina Dagborn, Marketing Manager at Ekelund.

A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

The designs used on the Stig Lindberg by Ekelunds products were originally used on porcelain, textiles and ceramics and is now featured on kitchen textiles such as table runners, towels, pillowcases and placemats.

According to Ekelund, a lot of thought goes into picking which pattern to collaborate with. “Choosing the right pattern is about combining culture, function, and aesthetics to create a product that feels both beautiful and practical in everyday life.”

Read more about each pattern in the collection below.

Herbarium – A Celebration of Nature

The Herbarium pattern was created by Stig Lindberg in 1947. Initially featured on fabric, it is now available in various color variations across different product types. It features a vibrant and intricate design inspired by nature’s botanical forms. This pattern, with its colorful and playful depiction of plants, is a celebration of the beauty found in natural elements.

Berså – A Scandinavian Modernist Classic

Berså is the most famous pattern by Stig Lindberg. This design is instantly recognizable for its repeating motif of green, birch tree leaves arranged in a symmetrical pattern against a white background. The simplicity and freshness of the design capture the essence of Scandinavian modernism.

Linnéa – A Tribute to Carl von Linné

Linnéa is a pattern created for Gustavsberg porcelainware in 1965. The pattern consists of flowers inspired by the famous Swedish botanist Carl von Linné, also known as the father of modern taxonomy.

Karneval – Whimsical and Expressive

Karneval was a pottery collection produced from 1957 to 1962 by the Gustavsberg Porcelain factory. the Karneval artwork showcases Lindberg’s signature characters, which are also recognizable from his textile designs and children’s book illustrations.