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Annika Johansson's art painting "Guy number 9" as handmade rug in blues and reds. Very playful 3D effect
Annika Johansson's art painting "Guy number 9"
Annika Johansson painting process

Annika Johansson – Guy number 9 Custom Rug

Rectangular rug in red and blue stripes, with a playful face emerging through nine shades of colour.

Limited edition of 10, each signed by Annika Johansson.

Certified fair-trade, handmade to order, delivered worldwide in approx. 12 weeks.

Suggested rug sizes:

  • 150 x 175 cm (5.0′ x 5.7′)
  • 180 x 210 cm (6.0′ x 7.0′)
  • 200 x 235 cm (6.6′ x 9.0′)
  • or request your custom rug size
From 1.290,00 €
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Suggested rug sizes:

  • 150 x 175 cm (5.0′ x 5.7′)
  • 180 x 210 cm (6.0′ x 7.0′)
  • 200 x 235 cm (6.6′ x 9.0′)
  • or request your custom rug size

The Guy Number 9 rug captures Annika Johansson’s sense of humour at its boldest. Red and blue stripes overlap in nine shades, shaping a smiling face that peeks through the pattern. Both optical illusion and character portrait, it is a rug that makes geometry feel alive.

  • 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 portrait

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.

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Rug Your Life

Artist

Annika Johansson

Construction

Tufted

Size

150 x 175 cm / 5.0' x 5.7', 180 x 210 cm / 6.0' x 7.0', 200 x 235 cm / 6.6' x 9.0'

Shape

Rectangular

Material

New Zealand wool

Pattern style

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Rug base colour

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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.

See how your rug is made
Step 1: The Original Design

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

Step 2

The Weaving Graph

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

Step 3: Your Rug, Visualised

Step 3

Your Rug, Visualised

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

Step 4: Selecting Colours

Step 4

Selecting Colours

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

Step 5: Dyeing the Yarn

Step 5

Dyeing the Yarn

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

Step 6: Setting the Loom

Step 6

Setting the Loom

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

Step 7: Rolling the Yarn

Step 7

Rolling the Yarn

Preparing the dyed yarn and the graph for weaving.

Step 8: Weaving Your Rug

Step 8

Weaving Your Rug

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

Step 9: Washing

Step 9

Washing

Cleaning and softening the rug to reveal its final colours.

Step 10: Stretching

Step 10

Stretching

Drying the rug flat and correcting its tension.

Step 11: Separating the Yarns

Step 11

Separating the Yarns

Sharpening colour boundaries and details by hand.

Step 12: Binding

Step 12

Binding

Securing the edges and the final structure of the rug.

Step 13: Clipping & Carving

Step 13

Clipping & Carving

Sculpting the surface for relief, texture and depth.

Step 14: Delivery

Step 14

Delivery

Final inspection and insured delivery to your home.

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