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What is a Scandinavian rugs called?
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A traditional Scandinavian rug is called a rya or rye. With their shag knotted wool pile, these rugs originally served as blankets for 15th-century sailors. The rugs gained popularity in the U.S. and around the world in the 1980s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage rya rugs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Dunes Cream Thick Weave Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Dunes Collection is all about the beauty of its texture. Woven using a heavy yarn to create a thick luxurious feeling rug. Our signature cream color give this rug a classic elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dunes Melange Handwoven Thick Wool Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Dunes collection is all about the beauty of its texture. Woven using a heavy yarn to create a thick luxurious feeling rug. Our signature cream colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Archipelago, Wool Shaggy Berber Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain, cluster or collection of islands, or sometimes a sea containing a small number of scattered islands. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Grand Milano Green, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Park 02 Rose, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Created for the homes where the most important statement piece is the attention to every detail. The Park Collection is all about the details. At a first glance, a simple design with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Park 02 Camel, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Created for the homes where the most important statement piece is the attention to every detail. The Park Collection is all about the details. At a first glance, a simple design with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
