Custom handmade rug after Theo van Doesburg‘s painting Dance I (Stained Glass)
A bold and joyful interplay of geometry and color, this handmade rug is based on Theo van Doesburg’s 1917 stained glass work Dance I. Pure forms—circles, triangles, rectangles—interlock in a vibrant rhythm of yellow, red, and blue, framed by deep black outlines. The result is a composition that radiates structure and movement at once.
Its energy and clarity make it a striking piece in any interior, especially for those who appreciate early modern abstraction and the legacy of De Stijl.
Details:
- Suggested rug sizes:
- 112 x 200 cm (3.7 x 6.6 ft)
- 140 x 250 cm (4.6 x 8.2 ft)
- 180 x 320 cm (5.9 x 10.5 ft)
- or request your custom rug size
- Design inspired by Dance I (Stained Glass) by Theo van Doesburg
- Technique options:
- Handtufted.
- Tibetan handknotted, 150 knots per square inch
- Material: New Zealand wool
- Included alternatives: Semi-worsted wool, Linen, Tencel™
- Premium upgrades: Mohair, Silk (please contact us)
- We are happy to advise the best material for your lifestyle and space
- Delivery time: approx. 10-12 weeks, depending on size and technique
- Numbered limited edition of 100 rugs
- Certified fair-trade production in India
Each piece is made to order—crafted with care and purpose, using only the necessary resources. By avoiding unnecessary stock and waste, we honour both the artwork and the environment.
Find out more about our techniques and materials.
About the artwork this rug is inspired on: Dance I (Stained Glass)
Theo van Doesburg’s Dance I (1917), now in the Kröller-Müller Museum, is a stained glass design that distills dance into color and form. With no figures in sight, movement is suggested purely through the dynamic arrangement of geometric shapes.
Using primary colors and thick black contours, Van Doesburg creates an abstract rhythm that reflects his vision of universal harmony—an ideal central to his role in founding the De Stijl movement.
About the artist: Theo van Doesburg
“When contemplating a work of art it is possible to perceive if it has been created according to the eye or to the spirit, in other words, if it projects three-dimensional reality or spiritual n-dimensionality.”
Theo van Doesburg
Theo van Doesburg (1883–1931) was a Dutch artist, designer, and visionary who co-founded the De Stijl movement alongside Piet Mondrian. His work is known for geometric precision, primary colors, and a disciplined harmony that influenced modern art, design, and architecture.
Originally influenced by Van Gogh and the Amsterdam Impressionists, van Doesburg shifted toward abstraction after reading Kandinsky. He believed in art as a means to express pure ideas—using line, color, and form to achieve universal balance.
In 1922, he brought De Stijl to the Bauhaus in Weimar, expanding its influence across disciplines. He collaborated with major figures like Sophie Taeuber-Arp, El Lissitzky, and Kurt Schwitters, bridging modernism and Dada while staying rooted in structure and clarity.
His works—now housed in MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and Stedelijk—remain a testament to the power of reduction, rhythm, and refined form.
Disclaimer: Due to the handmade process and use of natural materials, slight variations (up to 3%) in size and colour may occur.
A timeless art rug, handmade just for you—based on the painting by Theo van Doesburg.
Created with natural materials and traditional craftsmanship.
Available in custom sizes, shapes, and techniques.
Each piece is made to order, as a limited edition of 100.
Handcrafted ethically in India.
From our studio in Munich to your home.
Suggested rug sizes: