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The big five It is nice to daydream about exotic, faraway adventures. Especially while hiding from winter underneath a blanket. Crossing the savanna, spotting the mighty rulers of the animal kingdom in their natural habitat… Yet, having a close encounter with a lion or rhinoceros does not have to be a distant dream. These designs make your interior wild again. TEXT: ARNE ADRIAENSSENS | PRESS PHOTOS
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3. Lazy leopard Literally translated, the Dutch word for leopard is ‘lazy horse’. Although that might seem like an odd name to refer to one of earth’s fastest creatures, it does describe this woollen predator-rug perfectly. €160 www.doing-goods.com
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You do not have to be a circus artist to train a lion. With this elegant coat hook on your wall, the king of the beasts will humbly hold your coat for you. €17 www.klevering.nl
4. Thick-skinned wallpaper Let this duo of elephants brighten up your children’s room. They are manually cut out of more than 100 authentic, retro wallpapers and come with ecological glue. Once hung up, they are ready to leave a humongous footprint on your offspring’s dreams. €50 and €60 www.inke.nl
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2. Vegetarian trophy Shooting animals for sport is never okay with us. Therefore, we love this paper rhinoceros building kit. With a little glue, a bit of craftiness and some time on your hands, you can earn yourself a trophy and still be able to say: ‘No animals were harmed in the process’. €29 www.assemblishop.com 8 | Issue 61 | January 2019
5. Safari seat Though many travel agencies offer elephant rides, the odds that you will ever sit on top of a lion or a buffalo are slim to none. Enter the Dutch Design Chair! This cardboard seat can carry up to 200 kilogrammes and comes in a multitude of funky prints. No wonder The New York Times called it a ‘standout creation’. From €22 www.dutchdesignbrand.com