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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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Zabihi Collection Finnish rya rug designed by Aksel Wilhelm
Located in New York, NY
Finnish rya/rug was designed by Aksel Wilhelm Raitio in 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Reino Kosti “Ahjo” Finnish Rya Rug Wall Hanging for Neovius, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Finnish rya rug “Ahjo” designed by Reino Kosti and produced by Neovius, Finland, during the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection
By Terttu Tomero
Located in New York, NY
Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection
Size: 3'6" × 5'5" (106 × 165 cm)
This evocative Swedish Rya rug, designed by Terttu Tomero in the mid-20th century, capt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Dated Finnish Rya Rug
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare dated 19th Century Rya sleeping rug from Finland. Dated 1816.
Probably woven to commemorate a wedding.
Category
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Finnish Rya Shag Rug “Saturnus” by Eyla Myllylä in Beige - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition:
This vintage Finnish Rya rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Finnish Rya Shag Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
Down-filled and backed with red linen, this plush throw pillow is sewn from a mid-century Finnish rya rug of knotted red wool. A traditional craft throughout Scandinavia, rya rugs ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Th...
Materials
Wool, Linen
