Marta Maas Rug

Outstanding Floral Bessarabian Kilim with Light Green Border, Mid-19th Century Pile carpets and flat-weaves known in the market as 'Bessarabian' were woven mostly in the 19th century in what are now the countries of Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine—along the northwestern coastal areas of the Black Sea (in eastern Europe). Both pile and Kilim types use floral subject matter and a distinct coloration, with a dominant dark ground and accents in rose reds. This older Bessarabian flat-weave uses a red derived from imported cochineal and adds a pleasing complimentary contrasting light green border, a feature lost in later examples. Planted flower pots...

Utilizing both Ottoman and European aesthetics and modes, this Besserabian flat-weave was woven in the Northeast of the country by the Black Sea either very close to or in the area now that is Moldova. The dark ground recalls weavings from Karabagh in the Caucasus while the bouquets of roses reflect the French taste prevalent throughout the Russian Empire at this time. Antiques & Art courtesy Arader...

Rya Rug, Late 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'7" W x 6'7" L

Antique Chinese Peking Dog Rug, 19th Century Happy dogs comprise the medallion and also cavort on either end of this very unusual rug. Additional Inform...

"Blaarp" MMF Rolakan, large example, 239" x 84". Sweden, circa 1962 Barbro Nilsson, AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström  BN AB MMF Blue, white Measure: 607 x 213 cm. Handwoven wool in blue...

Rya rug by Barbro Nillson and Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1950s. 83 white diamonds, of four different types and color, are arranged above and below five zig zag stripes and alo...

This traditional handwoven Swedish deco rug has a flat-weave polychrome checkered field interrupted by delicate geometric stripes, in a similar whimsical geometric lateral border. Th...

Vintage Swedish flat-weave, "VITA Rutmattan" rug, designed by Marta Maas-Fjetterström (1873-1941). Dimensions: 210 x 138 cm. (84" x 54.3"). Marked AB MMF. Designed in 1933. Woven a...