Finnish Rugs and Carpets

Vintage Scandinavian Handwoven Textile - Striped Flatweave Rug or Wall Hanging, 90 × 156 cm Vibrant vintage Scandinavian flatweave textile featuring a harmonious sequence of horizont...

79356 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 07'07 x 11'00. Woven with restraint and intention, this handwoven wool vintage Finnish rollakan rug embodies the refined intelligence of Nordic mo...

This classic Finnish rya rug or wall hanging was designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme. Model is called "Kehrä" (Spindle). It features pretty and earthy tones...

79362 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 04'06 x 06'09. Step into a world of quiet Scandinavian refinement with this handwoven vintage Finnish rollakan rug—an understated yet irresistibly...

Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, This hand-knotted wool vintage Finnish rya ryijy rug, Neptunus 1968, designed by the esteemed textile artist Ritva Puotila, epitomizes t...

Finnish flat weave rug, 1930s. Wool. Double-sided. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

This 3x6 vintage Finnish tapestry is a rare and sophisticated acquisition from Rug & Kilim’s curation of mid-century Nordic textile arts. A masterwork by the renowned weaver Maija Ko...

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug “Tibet” — Krokus Flower Design by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya, 1960s A striking vintage Swedish rya rug titled “Tibet,” designed by the acclaimed textile art...

Finnish rya rug “Ahjo” designed by Reino Kosti and produced by Neovius, Finland, during the 1970s. The piece can be used both as a rya rug or as a wall hanging, which was a common pr...

Laila Karttunen, handwoven flatweave carpet, wool, Finland, 1930s This rare early hand-woven carpet was designed by the celebrated Finnish textile artist Laila Karttunen (1895–1981...

78269 Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rug, 01'11 x 04'00. The Nordic Bloom: A Finnish Rya Masterpiece of Scandinavian Elegance. Woven with a tactile richness that invites both touch and admiration, this hand knotted wool vintage Finnish rya rug...

78469 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug by Kirsti Ilvessalo, 04'03 x 06'10. Kirsti Ilvessalo is a notable Finnish textile artist recognized for her innova...

78476 Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'06 x 09'07. Bold yet disciplined, this handwoven Finnish flatweave captures the intellectual elegance of early 20th-century design at its most refined. At once architectural and expressive, it channels the confident geometry of Art Deco through the restrained clarity of Bauhaus philosophy. The striated brick red and mauve backdrop glows with a softened intensity, creating a foundation that feels grounded, cultivated, and deeply considered. This is not merely a rug—it is a design statement intended for interiors where art, architecture, and lifestyle intersect. At the heart of the exceptional composition, an abstract composite emerges from superimposed geometric fragments. Angular blocks, stepped forms, and cross-like emblems interlock with deliberate asymmetry, creating a dynamic tension that feels both cerebral and playful. The blunt outlining reinforces structure, while subtle tonal shifts soften the rigidity, allowing this extraordinary masterpiece to breathe. There is movement here—an orchestrated rhythm that reveals itself slowly, rewarding the attentive eye. Symbolically, the interlocking forms evoke construction, progress, and human ingenuity—hallmarks of the modernist era in which Finnish designers sought to harmonize craft with innovation. The stepped shapes suggest elevation and momentum, while the iconic cross motifs imply balance and alignment. Earth-infused hues—dusty rose, muted terracotta, soft olive, and warm clay—temper the geometry with warmth, ensuring the design feels inviting rather than austere. It is this rare balance between intellect and intimacy that defines its appeal. Placed within a curated interior—whether a refined modernist residence, a gallery-like living space, or a thoughtfully layered Scandinavian-inspired retreat—this exquisite work of art becomes an anchor of cultivated taste. Pieces of this conceptual clarity and chromatic confidence are increasingly sought by collectors who value design history and artisanal authenticity. This is woven modernism at its most elegant: intentional, expressive, and unmistakably distinguished. Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, mauve, brown, pink, orange, and tan with other accent colors. Possibly produced by Suomen Kasityon Ystavat...

78268 Vintage Finnish Porin Tienoot Ryijy Rug, 04'08 x 06'05. Porin Tienoot Ryijy rugs, originating from the town of Pori, Finland, are a specific type of Finnish Ryijy rugs known fo...

Article: Original huge 1950s Rya rug Producer: Finnrya Oy AB, Finland This rug is a great example of 1950s pop art interior. Made in high quality finish Rya h...

79363 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug Runner, 02'07 x 08'11. This refined handwoven wool vintage Finnish rollakan rug embodies the quiet sophistication for which Nordic design is revere...

A highly unusual vintage Scandinavian flat-weave, distinguished by a diminutive format and by a pattern composed of two five-pointed star devices floating on an empty chartreuse gree...

78277 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'07 x 05'09. Finnish Ryijy Rya rugs, commonly known as Ryijy rugs, are a cherished aspect of Finnish textile art, re...

78273 Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 02'05 x 04'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with folk ...

Finland Flat Woven Rug by Alestalon Mattokutomo Size: 5'5" × 7'10" (165 × 238 cm) This vintage Finnish flat-weave rug, attributed to Alestalon Mattokutomo and dating back to circa 19...

Mid-20th century Finnish Geometric brown, beige wool rug Size: 7'4" × 9'11" (223 × 302 cm) This captivating vintage flat-weave rug is a striking example of Finnish modernist textile ...

78464 Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'09. Impi Sotavalta, a notable Finnish textile artist, is renowned for her flatweave rugs that ble...

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...

Alestalon Mattokutomo - golden and blue Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s Handmade flat-weave by Alestalon Mottokutom, this exquisite and rare piece has a golden table of Cla...

Scandinavian design rug, pure woven new wool, by Finnish artist RITVA PUOLITA. Edition GILDE MUSTER, circa 1965 (label on the back). Dimensions: 300cm x 200cm In perfect condition. ...

Alestalon Mattokutomo Large Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s. Size: 107" x 74". Handmade by Alestalon Mottokutom, this exquisite flat-weave rug has a very interesting comple...

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

'V' mid-20th century Finnish flat rug by Greta Skogster Finland, circa 1932-1933 Designed by Greta Skogster, 1929 Woven by Kiikan Kotomo Handwoven.

A fine handmade Rya rug or wall hanging having an expressive abstracted shape, masterfully loomed with a thick pile in a rich palette of cream, grey, russet, black, red, blue and bur...

Finnish Flat Weave Rug Finland, circa 1930s Handwoven

79390 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 05'03 x 07'11. This vintage Finnish rollakan rug is a masterclass in disciplined design, where repetition, proportion, and restraint converge into...

79098 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. A rare and electrifying artifact of modern textile mastery, Flame (1979) by renowned Finnish designer Ritva Puotila ...

Rug designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Finland, 1930s. Flat weave. Crafted in Finland by Aaltosen Mattokutomo in the 1930’s, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen desi...

79099 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Finnish rya ryijy rug, Neptunus (1968), is a rare and visionary work by renowned Finn...

A Finnish small rug from the middle of 20th century. attributed to Seitseman veljesta” , Seven brothers. Designed by Anna Jarnefeldt Details rug no. 31644 size 3' 1" x 4' 4" (94 x...

Large vintage flat wave Finnish rug. Circa 1930th. wool. Light stains. Reinforced edges. Dimensions: 118" x 71".

78466 Laila Karttunen Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'06 x 09'08. Woven with the quiet rhythm of Finnish earth and sky, this antique flatweave rug by Laila...

78828 Laila Seppa Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rug, 03'10 x 05'04. Laila Seppä is a prominent Finnish textile designer celebrated for her innovative and artistic approach to textile arts. H...

78465 Greta Skogster Antique Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'11 x 11'01. Made in the golden era of Finnish modernist textile design, this handwoven wool an...

A beautiful functionalist period Finnish flat weave carpet. Hand made in the 1930s with great resemblance to or possibly by the renowned Finnish tex...

Article: Original huge 1950s Rya rug Design: Ritva Puotila Producer: Finnrya Oy AB, Finland This rug is a great example of 1950s pop art interior. Made ...

78270 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy rug with Cool Britannia style 03'01 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with Cool Britannia...

78506 Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Antique Finnish Rollakan, 08'00 x 11'04. Woven during the golden era of Finnish modernism, this bespoke handwoven wool precious antique rollakan by Gret...

Finnish rya rugs (wall hangings) date back centuries, were very important and had a pivotal role in Finnish handicrafts and the evolution of the Finnis...

Unique and striking, this long pile ryijy rug designed by Pia Katerma in Finland depicts Kajaani Castle at the center of the Coat of Arms of Kajaani, surrounded by geometric patterns...

Article: Original huge 1960s high pile Rya wall rug Origin: Finland Producer: Wetterhoff, Hämeenlinna Sweden This rug is a great example of 1960s Pop Art in...

78825 Nils Nilsson Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'10. Handwoven wool Nils Nilsson vintage Finnish rollakan rugs from Alestalon Mattokutomo are n...

A very unusual Finnish Rya, typically rendered with a long shaggy pile, yet distinguished by the fact that it is knotted by hand instead of being machine m...

Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the Turku School of Art and Design, she initially taught at the Wetterhoff weaving schoo...

78477 Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'10. Woven in the golden hush between seasons, this antique Finnish flatweave rug ...

Large flat wave rug, made in Finland. Circa 1930th. Dimensions 11'10" x 9'4". Wear consistent with age and use. Light stains, trace of repair.

"Katiska" Ryijy rug or wall tapestry by Terttu Tomero. Finland circa 1960. Bright color Polychrome wool in shades of red, pink and orange. Very good condition. Ryijy weaving is a tra...

Flat wave rug made in Finland. Circa 1930th. Wear consistent with age and use. Some stains, trace of repair. Dimensions 9'10" x 5'11"

78467 Antique Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'00 x 09'10. Steeped in the soul of Finland’s golden age of textile artistry, this antique Finn...

Sananjalkametsä / Forest of Ferns Designed in 1955 by Kirsti Ilvessalo (1920-2019). Ilvessalo was one of the most prominent textile designers concentrating especially on the ryijy o...

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Denmark. Material: 100% cotton This rug is a great example of 1960s pop art interior. Ma...

A small (measures: 32 x 20") Rya, handwoven with knotted wool on a fabric backing. Very mountable and/or framed for use as a wall hanging (i.e. art).

Handwoven wool carpet designed by Timo Sarpaneva from the series "Gulf of Bothnia". Carpet measures 7 feet square and we had it professionally cleaned. Label says the following: H...

Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the Turku School of Art and Design, she initially taught at the Wetterhoff weaving schoo...

Alestalon Mattokutomo Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s. Size: 97" x 63" Handmade by Alestalon Mottokutom, this exquisite flat-weave rug has a very interesting complexity of de...