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What is a Finnish rug called?
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A Finnish rug is often called a ryijy. The term refers to a carpet that features a thick shaggy pile that is hand knotted. In Finland, these rugs usually function as wall tapestries rather than floor coverings. Find a collection of Scandinavian rugs on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78269 Vintage Finnish Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 1'11 x 4'00. Full of tiny details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern "Kehrä" Rya Wool Rug, Designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme, Finland
Located in Karis, Nyland
This classic Finnish rya rug or wall hanging was designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme. Model is called
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,539 Sale Price
20% Off
Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
decorative piece but also a tactile experience.
Traditionally made in Sweden and Finland, Rya rugs like this
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
$2,995
Marjatta Metsovaara Vibrant Red Seashell Wall Rug/Carpet, 1960s
By Finnrya Oy AB, Marjatta Metsovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish rya rugs (wall hangings) date back centuries, were very important and had a pivotal role in
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,759 Sale Price
55% Off
Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78277 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'07 x 05'09. Finnish Ryijy Rya rugs, commonly known as Ryijy
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Finland, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
High pile Rya rug
Decade:
1960s
Origin:
Scandinavia Sweden
Material:
100% wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$2,030 Sale Price
24% Off
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