Suggested rug sizes:

166 x 200 cm (5.4′ x 6.6′)
200 x 240 cm (6.6′ x 8.0′)
or request your custom rug size

The Checked rug brings Annika Johansson’s sense of humour and precision into focus. Wavy checkers in yellow and brown ripple across the surface, interrupted by playful drops and reflections that enhance the illusion of depth and movement. Its irregular, curved rectangular outline adds another layer of surprise.

Technique: Hand-tufted
Material: Crafted from the softest New Zealand wool, custom-dyed for rich, lasting colour.
Pile options: Available in a uniform pile height or with sculpted relief to emphasise the design’s three-dimensional effect.
Delivery time for this rug is between is approximately 12 weeks.

True handcraft

Every rug is made in certified fair-trade workshops with the finest natural materials. Hand-dyed New Zealand wool ensures softness, depth of colour, and durability.

Limited edition

Only 10 rugs will be produced from this artwork. Each carries a numbered label, hand-signed by Annika Johansson.

Custom handmade to order

Each rug is produced in your preferred size, with bespoke colour variations available on request. Production takes approximately 12 weeks.

About the collection

Annika Johansson’s rug collection transforms her contemporary trompe-l’œil paintings into tactile, handmade art pieces. Known for her precise geometry, playful illusions, and razor-sharp colour contrasts, Johansson creates works that blur the line between flat surface and three-dimensional depth.

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About the artist

Annika Johansson is a Swedish painter whose work plays with geometry, colour, and contemporary trompe-l’œil. Her methodical compositions build the illusion of three dimensions through light and shadow, while remaining playful and precise.

Please note: Sizes may vary within a 3% margin due to the handmade process and natural materials.

When you purchase a handmade carpet from Rug Your Life, Label STEP Fair Trade Partner, you help improve the lives of the people who created it.

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Dimensions	N/A
Brand	Rug Your Life
Artist	Annika Johansson
Construction	Tufted
Size	166 x 200 cm / 5.4' x 6.6', 200 x 240 cm / 6.6' x 8.0'
Shape	Organic shape, Rectangular
Material	New Zealand wool
Pattern style	Graphic, Trompe l’oeil
Rug base colour	Brown, Yellow

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Use this form to request a variation of this rug, or to inquire about a different artwork by this artist—or even a new artist. We will review the feasibility and get back to you.

If you wish to request a rug based on an artist with whom we do not currently collaborate, please ensure that you either hold the rights to use their work or that the work is in the public domain. While we conduct thorough research, Rug Your Life cannot accept liability for any intellectual property infringements that may arise from artworks provided by clients.

Our Guarantees to You

Pre-Approval and Support

Feel confident from the start, with personal design consultations and a digital mockup before production begins.

Rug Render in Your Space

Request a digital visualisation of your chosen rug in your own space, provided at no additional cost.

Progress Transparency

Follow your rug’s creation journey with photos of the handcrafted process.

First-Order Guarantee

Commissioning your first custom rug is a big decision. If you are not fully satisfied when it arrives, tell us within 14 days and we will make one complimentary minor adjustment (edges, fringes, texture or finish) or propose another fair solution. Read the First-Order Guarantee terms.

Durability. Our handmade rugs have a 5 year guarantee

5-Year Limited Warranty

Our rugs are crafted to last. Enjoy peace of mind with our 5-year limited warranty. Read the full warranty terms.

Extras & Services

Anti-Slip Rug Underlay

Enhance your rug experience with a complimentary custom-sized underlay, ensuring safety and durability.

Free Gift Wrapping and Your Handwritten Note for your Rug Your Life present

Gift Packaging

Delight your loved ones with a beautifully wrapped rug, including a personalized handwritten note.

Free Shipping

Free worldwide shipping on custom art rugs from our art rugs shop, and free shipping within Europe (including the UK, Switzerland and Norway) on bespoke commissions, both on orders over €6,990.

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Craftsmanship

Every rug we create is a unique story. Our artisans pour their expertise, passion, and skill into each piece, ensuring that your vision is translated into a work of art that is not only functional but also tells a story of artistry and care.

Step 1

The Original Design

The visual concept your rug is built on: a painting, a drawing, a photo or an idea.

Step 2

The Weaving Graph

A technical map that fixes every knot, colour and material.

Step 3

Your Rug, Visualised

A digital preview of your rug in its final size, colours and composition.

Step 4

Selecting Colours

The exact palette of your rug, chosen from over a thousand dye colours.

Step 5

Dyeing the Yarn

Hand-colouring the wool or silk in the approved shades.

Step 6

Setting the Loom

Stretching the warp threads that form the backbone of the rug.

Step 7

Rolling the Yarn

Preparing the dyed yarn and the graph for weaving.

Step 8

Weaving Your Rug

Hand-knotting the rug, one knot at a time.

Step 9

Washing

Cleaning and softening the rug to reveal its final colours.

Step 10

Stretching

Drying the rug flat and correcting its tension.

Step 11

Separating the Yarns

Sharpening colour boundaries and details by hand.

Step 12

Binding

Securing the edges and the final structure of the rug.

Step 13

Clipping & Carving

Sculpting the surface for relief, texture and depth.

Step 14

Delivery

Final inspection and insured delivery to your home.

Annika Johansson – Checked Custom Rug