STORY BEHIND
MADesign's main focus is on iconic and authentic interior design objects, especially Moroccan nomadic berber rugs. Following the footsteps of Aino and Alvar Aalto, we are bringing these iconic art and design objects available to everyone to add a little magical charm and sense of stability to any space. This over a decade long adventure took us deep into the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, beyond long and winding mountain roads all the way to the birthplace of authentic nomadic rugs.
Our journey began with a love for adventure. Roaming the world by van or motorcycle, we hunted for vintage treasures, art, and handicrafts that whispered stories of distant lands. Spain became our home base for a few years, and from there, Morocco called to us—a land rich with mystery, artistry, and the vibrant pulse of Berber culture. Trading in the heart of Berber territories, where rules are written by ancient tradition, felt like stepping into another world.
One fateful trip marked the start of something extraordinary. It began with a question: "What hidden wonders might we find here?" With a trusty old van, no air conditioning (yes, it was hot), and 2,000 kilometers of winding roads ahead, we plunged into the unknown. As the Atlas Mountains rose around us, so did our anticipation. At the end of that dusty, sun-scorched road, we found them—authentic Berber rugs, rich in history and soul. That discovery changed everything. There was no going back.
We have bought products from many places where the makers have touched deeply when they hear we are buying their handicrafts all the way to Finland for sale.
Every single maker under Madesign brand does their job with a great passion using natural materials. Our ideology is to "SUPPORT THE MAKERS!" by trading with the local artisans and buying their creations or designing crafts for them to produce, and paying a fair price for their hard work.
First of all, we want to collaborate with the forgotten everyday heroes, whose surviving each day takes more than we usually comprehend. We search all the time new opportunities to offer a job to the craftsman who needs it the most so that we could bring these ethically made art and design objects for our beloved customers who appreciate sustainability.
Every old and handmade object has a story to tell; they bring any space alive by giving depth and contrast. The vintage rugs are our speciality field, and we've been learned all our knowledge in practice. It's a pleasure to be able to share that information with you so that you can be sure what you are purchasing. We seek exciting artefacts and vintage objects from different cultures all the time.
We want to do our part in maintaining the precious handicraft traditions, the reuse of old objects and respect for real vintage items. The fact that a product has been acquired with respect to the maker and that an old object has been found from an unexpected place and can be used again, for nature… It's not obvious, and that's the thing that keeps us going, even trough the hard times.
Today it's a pleasure to work with appreciated companies and professionals who value
high quality, sustainability and personality in interior design.
We are always looking for adventure, and that's what we get when we are treasure hunting. You never know what's waiting behind the corner. We do what we love and love what we do when it comes to Madesign. Madesign is a company born out of two dreamers lifestyle; love for a simpler living, art and vintage objects. We believe people are happier when they "buy less, choose well and makes it last" #Qualitybeforequantity.
Every one of us has our place in this world and also a responsibility of choices we make, how we treat each other and how we treat this land.
Let's all make decisions for a better tomorrow.
