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What is Rya rug making?
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Rya rug making is a traditional style of Scandinavian rug making. It incorporates a technique of knotting that creates a double-sided pile, making Rya rugs particularly cozy and luxurious underfoot. They are traditionally made of wool. Shop a variety of Rya rugs from some of the top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
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Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Beige Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
High pile Rya rug
Decade:
1960s.
Producer:
Ege Rya de luxe Taepper, Denmark.
Material:
100% cotton.
This rug is a great example of 1960s pop art inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$4,397 Sale Price
30% Off
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Vintage Red Rya rug by Ege Taepper 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo tappeto è un ottimo esempio di interni Pop Art degli anni '70.
Made using the high-quality Danish Rya weaving technique by EGE Taeper in the 1960’s. Presenta un motivo psich...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug or Wall Tapestry by Ege Rya, Denmark 1965
By Ege Rya
Located in Herentals, BE
High pile rug with a typical 1960s image in very vivid colors and original condition
The carpet is in very good condition, it has always been used as a tapestry and not as a rug.
It ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Blue and Green Shag Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rya Rug in Blue and Green. Vibrant Colors still look great! Rug does not show much wear at all! Back side shows some discoloration. Canvas bindings still in place at each end.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
8x10 Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rya Shag Wool Area Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Las Vegas, NV
EXACT DIMENSIONS TO BE CONFIRMED rug is approximately 8x10
You are looking at a Classic example of a Scandinavian Rya rug. Purchased from the original owner who purchased it from Bu...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ege Tæpper Sun Burst Rug, Ege Rya, Late 1960s-Early, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ege Tæpper Sun Burst Rug,
Ege Rya,
Late 1960s-early 1970s
The Ege Tæpper wool rug is a wonderful example of this iconic Scandinavian Modern Rug...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool