1920s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

A Bessarabian Kilim rug, circa 1920s. 76 by 117 inches

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 14'3" - 275 x 435 )

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Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history. Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

Rug ‘Ståndaren’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1928. Wool. Signed. This example was woven before 1942. The pattern "Ståndaren" was designed for the world-fam...

The tradition of Bessarabian kilim weaving dates to the later period of Ottoman rule over the Eastern Balkans – broadly, the territory now covered by Bulgaria and Moldova – and is kn...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Märta Måås Fjetterström for MMF, ‘Gul våd’ wall tapestry, wool, linen, Sweden, design 1924, executed before 1942. This handwoven Gul våd’ tapestry is designed by one of the most in...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

oumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible...

The technique for creating needlepoint rugs and other objects made from needlepoint has remained unchanged since its beginnings in the 17th century. It all begins with a canvas with ...

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

Spanish Rugs – Although Spain is not generally thought of as a rug producing region, Spanish rugs represent the most venerable and honored tradition of rug production in Europe, goin...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history. Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

Late-19th Century Spanish Woolen Rug 6'3'' x 4'10", made in Spain around late 19th century by villagers at the time

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, ...

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

ntique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish ...

Shahsavan Rugs – Highly unusual and exciting, antique Shahsavan or Shahsevan area rugs and carpets have only recently been recognized as a distinct style of Persian rug. Uniquely, Sh...

Baluch Rugs – Antique Baluch rugs are a unique phenomenon in the world of antique Oriental rugs. Rather than originating from one specific, easily identified region, Baluch rugs are ...

Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why we created this antique Indian rugs section. Here you will find Indian rugs of whi...

Ca.1920 Antique English Fragment Rug 4'3'' X 3'6'', handmade and hand-knotted piece , came from Europe to america back in 1950s and was made by weavers in Europe around 1920s. Englis...

Antique Russian Yamud Bokara rug, measures :  3'5'' x 4'2''. Liver tone quartered field with uniform color diagonals of unidirectional small flowers. Doubl...

Antique Russian Turkeman Rug 2'11'' x 4'5''.

Antique Russian Turkeman rug 1'4'' x 2'8''.

This Vintage Russian Kazak Runenr rug features five red octagonal guls outlined with royal blue latch-hooks edges. Each gul is filled with an eight-point star of wisdom motif on a be...

Impi Sotavalta (1885-1943) Finnish hand-woven wool lavender and marigold geometric ray rug, c. 1928, Finland. Gorgeous thick pile. Rare, divine color co...

Rare Fine Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug Navy Blue 4'10" x 6'9" Circa 1930 "This is an extremely rare, fine Antique rug from 1920. It has a ...

Originating between 1920-1930, a rare 4x10 antique Caucasian kilim rug believed to be of Russian tribal provenance. Handwoven in all wool, the gorgeous design witnesses meticulou...

Handwoven in wool, an antique Verneh kilim rug originating from Russia circa 1920-1930, joining our coveted flat weave collection. The rare piece feat...

Rare Georgia Caucasus Rug in salmon and pink tones with kite shaped medallions encasing a floral geometric theme. Overall condition is time honoured but with lots of life to offer. W...

Handwoven in wool, a 6 x 12 antique Russian kilim exemplifying tribal Caucasian aesthetics—now entering Rug & Kilim’s flatweave selections. The deep wine and bordeaux red tones compl...

This Antique Caucasian Soumak features three diamond-shaped cross medallions spread throughout the abrashed coral field. The gorgeous color palette based around distinctive tones giv...

Hand knotted in wool, a rare antique dragon Soumak rug originating from Russia circa 1920-1930, relishing a union of a sought-after blue, beige-brown, an...

Originating from Russia circa 1920-1930, an antique Soumak style 7x11 tribal rug in pristine condition making a glorious entry to Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. Finely w...

A feat of balance & harmony, a 5x10 antique tribal rug of the Russian Shirvan lineage boasting an intricate all over geometric pattern in a whimsical colorplay of red, black, blue—deliciously accented by crisp white for dextrous highlight in caucasian rug aesthetics. A 1920s piece, prevailing in great condition, a tasteful choice for a collector’s treasure chest. Near gallery size in its versatile, vast design appeal, and especially well suited to country homes. Connoisseurs may note an intriguing, if not exemplary variety of celebrated motifs complementing the lozenge diamond medallions patterns...

Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 7 x 9 Soumak rug originating from Russia circa 1920-1930. Joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection, the piece showcases richness in color w...

Hand Knotted in wool, a very beautiful antique Tabriz garden rug design originating circa 1920-1930, now joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage coll...

Originating from Russia in 1920, this antique traditional Kazak wool rug enjoys an uncommon colorway pagination to its Dual medallion-style field design. Hand knotted in high quality...

Norwegian wall hanging Norway, circa 1920. Possibly designed by Frida Hansen. Polychrome composition with floral motif.

Handwoven in wool from Russia originating between 1920-1930, a 3x7 antique Verneh kilim enjoying an individualistic personality & impeccable artistic inte...

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, country of origin: Caucasia, date: circa 1920. Size: 6 ft. 3 in x 11 ft. 3 in (1.9 m x 3.43 m). This antique Caucasian rug features a creamy tone overl...

Marta Maas-Fjetterström. "Blå Rektangeln (Blue Rectangular)" pile carpet, Sweden, 1928. Handwoven wool. Measures: Length circa 335 cm, width circa 205 cm. Mar...

This long pile scatter shows a terracotta field covered by a dense rose and daffodil pattern, with leaves, stems and buds filling every available space. No borders.

Antique Russian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kazak design featuring Sc...

An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Kazak rug with two large geometric medallions, one yellow and one blue, with multiple "arms" radiating outward. The medallions live amidst ...

Vintage Swedish Pile rug circa 1920-1930 Double-sided.  

This traditional hand-woven Romanian Bessarabian rug has a shaded aquamarine field of bold radiating geometric motif, in a soft sandy border ...

Early 20th century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Martha Gahn Sweden, ca. 1920 Handwoven Initialed: MG (Märtha Gahn)