VLIES (Vi Lever I Ett Samhälle) - We Live in a Society

VLIES is a five-piece, luxe rug collection that transforms the Swedish phrase “Vi Lever I Ett Samhälle” (“We Live in a Society”) into a visual meditation on life’s beautiful chaos. Each rug features a single word, paired with a carefully chosen color: brown for “Vi” (We), representing humanity’s global majority; green for “Lever” (Live), the color of life itself; red for “I” (In), symbolizing our inner blood and essence; blue for “Ett” (A / One), reflecting both individuality, unity, and logic; and orange for “Samhälle” (Society), chaos incarnate.

The collection’s genius lies in its construction. Graduating from low to high pile across the five pieces creates a deliberate, tactful bleed-over effect—when arranged together, the colors and textures merge seamlessly, as if the words themselves are flowing into one another. This visual softening mirrors how society’s boundaries blur and interconnect, how individual experiences blend into collective existence.

A striking statement piece for those who appreciate art that speaks to the complexity of modern life.