Mae Engelgeer

Mae Engelgeer

Mae Engelgeer (*1982) is a Dutch textile designer known for her innovative approach to textile art. Based in the Netherlands, Engelgeer is a graduate of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, where she specialized in Textile Design, and later completed a Master’s in Applied Arts at the prestigious Sandberg Instituut in Amsterdam. Her career blends craftsmanship and modern design, with a focus on experimenting with traditional techniques to create textiles that evoke a sense of luxury and tactility.

Artistic Vision
Engelgeer's work is characterized by subtle color palettes, geometric patterns, and the delicate balance between contrasting materials. Her designs often combine soft pastels with bold pops of color, resulting in visually striking and tactile compositions. She draws from forgotten weaving techniques and brings them into contemporary design, producing textiles that are not only functional but also serve as pieces of art. Her works embody the ethos of modern Dutch design: clean, minimal, yet deeply layered in concept and craft.

Innovations in Textile Design
Engelgeer’s collections are produced at the renowned TextielLab in Tilburg, where she redefines the boundaries of textile production by integrating materials like mohair, merino wool, alpaca, and cotton into her designs. Her creations span a variety of home and fashion products, including rugs, blankets, cushions, and wall tapestries, often blurring the line between art and design. Each piece reflects her unique style—an elegant interplay of textures, structure, and composition that transforms spaces.

Collaborations and Impact
Beyond her personal collections, Mae Engelgeer has collaborated with international brands, working on projects that range from textile products and furniture design to large-scale installations and public artworks. She has gained global recognition for her ability to merge sustainability with luxurious aesthetics, and her work is showcased in major design exhibitions worldwide.

Education

• Bachelor in Textile Design, Amsterdam Fashion Institute
• Master of Applied Arts, Sandberg Instituut, Amsterdam

Collections

• TextielMuseum, Tilburg
• Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
• Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden
• Private collections Internationally