RIANNE AARTS · FOUNDER + ARTIST
A lifelong need to make something beautiful.
Teddy and Wool grew from Rianne Aarts’ instinct to create with her hands and her fascination with what fiber can do with color, light and space.
Teddy and Wool grew from Rianne Aarts’ instinct to create with her hands and her fascination with what fiber can do with color, light and space.
THE STORY
From law to a full-time studio practice.
Rianne studied at Art Academy Minerva and later completed a law degree at the University of Groningen. In 2016 she chose the uncertain route she had always been drawn to: building a life around art.
Since then, Teddy and Wool has grown into a studio creating textile works for private collectors, interior designers and international hospitality and commercial projects.
THE JOURNEY
The Journey
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2009
Started studying Art at Minerva Art Academy.
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2011
Began creating and selling small plant hangers on Etsy.
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2016
Graduated with a law degree from the University of Groningen and started Teddy and Wool Studio.
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2017
Launched the first fiber art collection under Teddy and Wool.
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2019
Commissioned by Google for a corporate fiber art installation.
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2020–2021
Featured in My Modern Met and commissioned by Starbucks, Hilton Hotels and Majé.
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2023
Exhibition at Dutch Design Hotel Artemis.
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2024
Commissioned by Finolhu Seaside Hotels for multiple art installations across resort villas and public spaces.
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2025
Exhibitions at ART[S] Gallery.
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2026
Celebrated 3,000+ collectors worldwide across 50+ countries.
THE ART
See where the story has led.
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