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Anyone who's ever walked into our Antwerp store knows: some things just invite you to linger. A beautiful rug does the same. You sit on it, you linger for a while, playing, reading, or dreaming. And suddenly, a room becomes more than just a room.

As a toy store, we believe beautiful rugs are a natural part of playtime and childhood. At In den Olifant, we love play rugs and nursery rugs that don't shout, but gently tell stories. Rugs that define a play area without closing it off, creating a safe space for first crawling movements and later for complex constructions, from train tracks to the tallest tower. That's precisely why Lorena Canals ' washable rugs are such a perfect fit for In den Olifant. The story behind this brand is compelling. Each rug is designed with the idea that children can live on it. Real life . With cars, blocks, marbles, dress-up games, and sometimes even a spilled glass of milk.

All the rugs in our collection are both functional and beautiful. They feel soft, are made of safe materials, and look like little works of art. Not only beautiful for today, but also timeless enough to still fit tomorrow when the room changes and the play grows, even when those little ones are no longer so little.

From play mats for toddlers to cozy rugs in the nursery , or as a calm anchor in a play corner in the living room: there's a rug for everyone. And just as often, we hear later that the rug has moved with us or found a new home. We think that's perhaps the best compliment of all.

At In den Olifant, we've been consciously choosing things that last since 1970. Sustainable rugs , made to last an entire childhood and beyond. Because wonder doesn't stop when the toys are put away: they simply stay there, soft under your feet.