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Handmade macramé chairs
Pattern Riots
Australia · Inspired by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meet Mariana, the maker behind Pattern Riot, whose handmade macramé chairs draw inspiration from her Brazilian roots and the colour, energy and beach life of Rio de Janeiro. An engineer, mum and lifelong creative, she brings a love of making by hand to each chair, weaving playful colour, texture and personality into every piece.
Customise your beach chair with your choice of colours and patterns, and Mariana will bring it to life in approximately five business days—creating a piece uniquely yours.
In the workshop
Watch the story take shape.
Craft and process
Macrame chairs made to order in your choice of colours and patterns
Read Pattern Riots's story
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I grew up surrounded by colour, creativity, and a lifestyle where the beach is part of everyday life. Rio is a city full of contrasts: the hustle and bustle of city life, the wonderful nature, and vibrant colours everywhere you look. It’s this mix of energy, nature, and joy that inspires my handmade macramé chairs.
Creativity has always been part of my world. With mum, grandma, and auntie who are all wonderfully creative and big believers in doing things yourself, I grew up knowing that you don’t always need to buy something new. Sometimes, all you need is a little imagination, your own two hands, and the courage to give it a go.
And that’s exactly what I love doing. Whether it’s knotting macramé, crocheting, painting walls, gardening, or taking on another DIY project around the house, I’m happiest when I’m making something with my hands.
I’m a FT engineer and mum of an amazing little boy, so life can get really busy. But somewhere between work, motherhood, and everything else, I always find time to create. Because for me, making things isn’t just a hobby. It’s a way to express myself, bring ideas to life, and make everyday spaces a little more joyful.
As a big believer in dopamine decor, I think our homes should make us feel something. They should be playful, colourful, a little unexpected, and unapologetically us.
Pattern Riot was born from that belief. Each chair is handmade with love, inspired by my Brazilian roots and my obsession with colour, texture, and all things DIY.
One chair at a time, I want to bring a little more colour, a little more fun, and a whole lot more personality into the world.
Because life is too short for boring chairs.
Our collaboration
I met Sam in Australia through her daughter, who is also an engineer. We soon recognised our shared love of colour and the slightly wild creative streak we have in common. That connection sparked an exciting idea for Uqobo: handmade chairs personalised to each customer’s choice of colours and designs, creating a piece that reflects their personality and feels at home in their space.
From their hands to yours
Explore the pieces.
Choose a chair to personalise its pattern and colours before adding it to your bag.
