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What are Scandinavian rya rugs?

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What are Scandinavian rya rugs?
Scandinavian rya rugs are accent rugs that have a hand-knotted high shag pile usually made of wool. Originally, the rugs served as bedding for sailors, but they became popular decorative accents in the U.S. in the 1970s. Shop a variety of rya rugs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rya Rug by Højer Eksport Wilton
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rya rug by Højer Eksport Wilton. Light oval form. Wool handmade
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Vintage 1970s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Scandinavian Rya rug crafted in the mid-20th century. It features a grand diamond design
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 7
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice 1960’s Scandinavian Rya rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover elegance with our exquisite modern Scandinavian rya rug meticulously hand knotted with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Scandinavian Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scandinavian rya wool rug with a colorful pattern. The rug is a great example of 1960s pop art and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1960s Danish Scandinavian RYA Rug
Located in Springfield, OR
1960s RYA rug made in Denmark. This rug contains lovely earth tones I've never seen in a RYA rug
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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