Hometextiles

Textiles are an essential part of the home, serving various functions such as upholstery, tablecloths, blankets, napkins, tea towels, and bedding. Guðrún Kolbeins, Bethina Elverdam Nielsen, and Brynhildur Þórðardóttir have all focused on creating high-quality home textiles. Their works are centered around everyday tasks like drying hands, snuggling under a blanket, resting one’s head, drying dishes, and setting the table. Each piece reflects time and care, adding refinement and beauty to daily life.

Guðrún’s work is handwoven, mainly from cotton and linen, but also silk. Bethina showcases both handwoven pieces and work created on a jacquard loom. Brynhildur designs products for production in various materials for Lúka Art & Design.

Guðrún Kolbeins graduated from the Textile Department at the Icelandic School of Arts and Crafts in 1985. She later qualified as a teacher and worked as a textile teacher in primary and secondary schools for about 20 years, as well as teaching weaving at the Icelandic Handicraft Association. In 2024, Guðrún published a weaving pattern book titled Fjölbreytt munstruð einskefta.

Bethina Elverdam Nielsen was born in Denmark and moved to Iceland in 2008. She graduated from the Fashion Design Department at the Iceland University of the Arts in 2013 and completed a two-year textile design program at the Reykjavík School of Visual Arts. In her work, she experiments with blending traditional techniques and craftsmanship with new technology and creative thinking. Working at the loom, she experiences each piece as a personal journey.

Brynhildur Þórðardóttir graduated from the Textile and Fashion Design Department at the Iceland University of the Arts in 2004. After graduation, she founded the accessory brand Brynhildur and, in 2009, established Lúka Art & Design, initially designing clothing and accessories and later evolving into home textiles. Lúka’s home textiles have been sold in Japan, the UK, Ireland, Denmark, and Iceland. Characterized by a colorful, minimalist patterns, her creations draw inspiration from Icelandic nature, and their names are often derived from natural sciences and Iceland’s landscape.