Polyester Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Vintage Swedish green and blue rya rug by Marianne Richter for Ötergyllen rya, 1960s. Handmade by Rya weaving technique from 100% wool. Swedish textil...

Classic Blue/Cream is a modern dhurrie/kilim rug in Scandinavian design. It is available in different sizes - see customization options below. A traditional design inspired by class...

Inspired by Swedish design, this modern woolen rug features a subtle light gray backdrop. This exquisite flatweave rug is beautifully embellished with a striking geometric pattern in...

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...

53022 new handwoven Turkish Kilim rug with hexagonal pattern. Featuring well-balanced symmetry with a simple design aesthetic, this handwoven Turkish Kilim rug adds texture and subtl...

The Jute collection is woven with strong all-natural plant fibers in a modern rustic design. Equally as rugged as Minimalist. Available in three different patterns using our signatur...

Beautiful Modern Swedish style wool rug with a blue field. This Swedish rug has accents of ivory in a gorgeous all-over geometric square pattern design. This rug measures: 10' x ...

Beautiful Scandinavian style wool rug with a green and grey field. This modern rug has accent colors of yellow and brown in a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design. This rug...

Modern area rug is handwoven in Scandinavian design using fine wool and organic dyes. It features an exquisite ivory field with geometric patterns in gray and brown. This piece will ...

This Kilim is a new traditional area rug woven by hand in Afghanistan. The central pattern is well balanced, symmetrically woven with a subtle Scandinavian rug colour palette includi...

The Jute Collection is woven with strong all-natural plant fibers in a modern rustic design. Equally as rugged as minimalist. Available in three different patterns using our signatur...

Tiger Cream/Black is a modern Dhurrie/Kilim rug in Scandinavian design. Please note that lead times vary by size and range from 6 days - 16 weeks. Our Swedish tiger has bold black s...