NORDISKA TYGER × ROOTOTE

A collaboration between NORDISKA TYGER and ROOTOTE, which revived the textile designs of the 1960s and 70s on organic cotton.

Reprinted and reconstructed for Japanese fans, it was born as a new brand "NORDISKA TYGER".

In Swedish Nordiska means "Nordic" Tyger means "textile"

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-DESIGNERS-

Kjell Bolin

Born in 1935. Raised in Bodum parish in Augermanland, studied under Anders Beckmann after graduating from art school. Widely active as a textile designer, dress designer, and artist. From organic designs with tree and forest motifs to abstract patterns, his works are characterized by delicate touches using steel pens and flat brushes. Winner of Sigwald Bernadotte's Mesterkatten Prize twice in the 1970s. Died in 2006.

MASKROS

It means "dandelion" in Swedish, and the dandelion pattern is drawn with a delicate touch as if it were spread over the entire fabric.

TRÄD

Trad means "tree" in Swedish, and the design was inspired by the "elm tree riot" that occurred in 1971. This uproar began with the construction of a subway entrance in the Royal Park in Stockholm due to urban development. An event where the station was to be moved several hundred meters ahead. These elm trees are still planted in the park, and the design depicts a dynamic elm tree full of vitality.

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Anna-Lene Emden

Born in 1942. Started his career as a designer for the textile company “Almedehls”, and has also worked on a wide range of non-textile designs such as wallpaper, toys, and ceramics for “IKEA” and “KNEPP”. There are many playful and familiar patterns such as floral patterns and zoo patterns. He now runs a small art gallery with a friend in Wenersborg, a small town with a big lake.

BLÅ FÅGEL

The name means "blue bird" in Swedish, and the fabric depicts birds happily picking fruit and flowers. For the first time in 40 years, the designer himself added a new pattern including a lucky ladybug to the original pattern on both ends to complete the product.

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Susanne Beckman

Born in 1944 to parents who founded the Anders Beckman School, famous for advertising, illustration, and fashion education, and studied graphic design at the school. Actively working as a graphic designer, pattern designer, artist, and set designer both in Japan and overseas.

VISION

Suzanne Beckmann designed many geometric patterns, and her representative work “Vision” had an impact on home decorations and commercial facility decorations at the time. A design that dynamically draws a beautiful wave pattern with four vivid color gradations.

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Aino Östergren

Born in 1941. Raised in a suburb of Stockholm, studied architecture and painting at an art school in Marseille, France, and fashion and design at a design school in Stockholm. Established a design consulting company in 1984 and has been active in a wide range of fields including press, publishing, art and design. He makes use of the diverse cultures, colors, and languages he encounters on his travels around the world in his creations. Works in the Stockholm National Museum collection.

LINIE

Japanese culture has always been a great source of inspiration. With the theme of Japanese kimono, he has expanded his imagination to develop colors, shapes, and patterns, and has released various works such as textiles, objects, and bronze figures under the series name "KIMONO".

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Chiqui Mattson

Born in Finland in 1947. Moved to Stockholm, Sweden at the age of 18, worked at MK Textcam Mare, a famous textile collection company, before becoming independent. In addition to Sweden, he has clients in countries such as Finland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, Italy, France, and the United States, and is active internationally. He specializes in geometric patterns using strong colors of black and white. Awarded "Excellent Swedish Design". Works in the Stockholm National Museum collection.

NIPPON

"NIPPON", which was announced in 1967, was inspired by the shape of a Japanese paper lamp used in an apartment in Stockholm. This is the first design for an industrial product.

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Susanne Grundell

Born in 1945. Textile designer, artist. He specializes in stylized patterns of abstract shapes and natural motifs of various sizes. In 1970, he established TIER Gruppen with fellow designers and has been active as a member for 15 years. At the same time, he works as a freelance designer at domestic and foreign companies. Awarded "Excellent Swedish Design". Works in the Stockholm National Museum collection.

DUBBELFLÄTAN

People often say that my designs, especially those with small patterns, have a Japanese feel to them. DUBBELFLÄTAN was created in the early 1970s for an arts and crafts design exhibition at the Lilljevalk Museum in Stockholm . It is part of a collection that expresses the shape of braided cords with handprints, and is also inspired by Swedish baskets and Japanese culture.

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