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Material: Wool
Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Vintage signed Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century
Measures: 4'4'' x 6'7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
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...
Category
1920s Renaissance Revival Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Beautiful Turkish Kilim Rug Antique of the 1940s, Tribal Rug
Located in Bochum, NRW
Turkish Kilim, of the 1940s.
This colorful antique kilim has a bold presence provided by its graphic geometric motifs realized in shades of vivid green, sky blue, dark red, olive, an...
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1940s Balkan Bessarabian Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Finnish Pyörylät Ryijy Rug by Laila Seppä
By Laila Seppä
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 09'03 x 11'11
Located in Dallas, TX
31120 New Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'03 x 11'11. Exuding earth-tone elegance and Scandinavian Modern style, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is inspired by Swedi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Runner Rug in Beige-Brown with Black & White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x7 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is inspired by Swedi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Hemp, Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Grönt Rutmönster
Located in Dallas, TX
30947 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'03 x 12'10.
Showcasing the bolder side of Scandinavian design, this handwoven Swedish style kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim with Japandi Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30697 new Swedish Inspired Kilim rug with Minimalist Scandinavian Modern Style 05'02 x 08'00. Warm and inviting with hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow for Rölakan, Sweden. Handmade wool Rölakan carpet.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingegerd Silow for Rölakan, Sweden. Handmade wool Rölakan carpet.
Geometric pattern.
Mid-20th century.
Perfect condition.
Signed IS.
Dimensions: 198 cm x 90 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Genuine Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weaved Kilim Rug Signed JR, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Genuine vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug. Flat-woven carpet with a field of marled blue yarn and border of stepped diamonds in terracotta, blue, ivory, and grays. Hand-woven wool, Swed...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Anna-Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79028 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'11. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug "Bolmso Beige," designed by the esteemed Anna J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful North European 1960s-1970s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern rug probably Scandinavian rug, with a beautiful decorative design and nice colors, mechanical fabric with wool and acrylic velvet.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Acrylic, Wool
19th Century Tribal Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Shirvan rugs – The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in...
Category
Early 1900s Tribal Antique Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Designed with flowers on a blue background.
Mid-20th century.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: 156 cm x 72 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rug. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Rug, Origin: Scandinavia, Circa: Mid-20th Century. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 5 in (0.91 m x 1.65 m).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
7x11.5 Ft Bohemian Style 1970s Kilim Rug, Floral Handwoven Tapestry from Moldova
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind Vintage Bessarabian Kilim. 7x11.6 Ft
A hand-woven Eastern European Rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubusson carpets ...
Category
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Blue, White & Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish textile designer. Handwoven carpet in pure wool. Geometric fields.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish textile designer. Handwoven carpet in pure wool.
Geometric fields. Yellow, gray, and white colors.
Late 20th century.
In excellent condition. Could benefit from cleaning.
Dim...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Russian Area Rug Samarghand Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Russian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets...
Category
20th Century Russian Other Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Flossa Rug, 05'09 x 07'11
Located in Dallas, TX
79050 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Flossa Rug, 05'09 x 07'11. This captivating vintage Swedish Flossa rug from the 1930's is a remarkable example of...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström. The Anemones. Handwoven wool carpet, Rölakan technique
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Märta Måås-Fjetterström (1873–1941), Swedish textile designer.
“Sipporna” (The Anemones). Handwoven unique wool carpet in "rölakan" technique with polychrome geometric pattern.
Desig...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 10'05 x 11'08
Located in Dallas, TX
31107 New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'03 x 09'10. Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs, skillfully crafted in India, artfully blend minimalist Scand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Gray with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 3x5 contemporary rug design is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vinta...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian round rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Presenting an Exquisite 21 th Century Scandinavian Modern Design Rug in Blue and Beige! 🌟
Elevate your living space with our remarkable Very Beautiful 21 th Century Scandinavian Mo...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Genuine Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug, Geometric Design, attr. Karin Jönsson 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Genuine Vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug, design attributed to Karin Jönsson.
The color palette comprises of gentle shades of beige, brown and grey, with black and rust pink accents, ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Anna-Greta Sjöqvist Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 5'05 x 8'00
Located in Dallas, TX
79060 Anna-Greta Sjoqvist Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 08'00. This exquisite handwoven wool vintage rollakan rug, crafted by the talented Swedish designer Anna-Greta Sjoqvis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Midsommar by Viola Gråsten
Located in Dallas, TX
78473 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Viola Grasten, 04'03 x 05'03.
Midsommar by Viola Gråsten, NK Textilkammare. A sewn on label at the back.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Measures: 04'...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Nils Nilsson Swedish Green Scandinavian Finnish Röllakan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Bohemian Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78944 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Avar Kilim Rug, 04'11 x 10'03. This handwoven wool antique Caucasian Avar kilim rug, crafted by the Avar people of the Dagestan region, is a...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ingrid Dessau "Sylarna" Flat-Weave Rug, Reversible, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingrid Dessau "Sylarna" flat-weave rug - Reversible - Sweden 1960's 91.3" x 62".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Rug with Ivory and Gray 'Chess Board' Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern area rug handwoven in Scandinavian design using fine wool and organic dyes. It features an exquisite white field with checkered patterns in gray and ivory mimicking a chess bo...
Category
20th Century Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
31317 Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 12'05 x 14'09. Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs produced in India seamlessly combine minimalist Scandinavia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Handwoven Ingegerd Silow Wool Swedish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has an overall weathered brown field with horizontal rows of stylized graphic lozenges, interrupted by charcoal panels and golden accents, in a sha...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
31112 Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'03 x 11'10. Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs crafted in India merge minimalist Scandinavian design with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00
Located in Dallas, TX
78110 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Kilim Rug, 06'08 x 09'00. This vintage Swedish rollakan rug, influenced by the legendary weaver Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilims Scandinavian Style Scatter Rug in Light Blue with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x6 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs and textile...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 12'04 x 14'08
Located in Dallas, TX
31101 New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 12'04 x 14'08. Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs, skillfully crafted in India, artfully blend minimalist Scand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bitte Ahlgren Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'06 x 08'00
Located in Dallas, TX
79048 Bitte Ahlgren Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 08'00. This charming handwoven wool vintage rollakan rug is a stunning example of Scandinavian design by Bitte Ahlgren, a de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Shirwan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century Caucasian Shirwan rug with natural colors with blue, orange, yellow, purple and green, and a lesgui geometrical design, entirely hand kno...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ingrid Dessau Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rug, Diagonals Carpet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic vintage Swedish flat-weave rug designed by Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000) features an all-over design of geometric shapes and lines in varying shades of...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Design with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 custom rug design is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish Minimalism and vintage rugs and textiles of...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Scandinavian Antique Verdure Tapestry, Signed NK for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dallas, TX
78461 Antique French Scandinavian Verdure Tapestry Handwoven in Sweden, 04'01 x 06'09. Emanating timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool antique verdure tapestry is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The idyllic pastoral scene and soft earthy colorway woven into this piece work together creating a look of true Old World charm. The antique verdure wall hanging depicts a peaceful wooded landscape with dense green vegetation. Nestled among the trees are a couple of exotic birds. A horizontal floral...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Aubusson Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ingrid Dessau Flat Weave Swedish Rug for Malmöhus Läns Hemslöjd 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingrid Dessau Flat Weave Swedish rug for Malmöhus Läns Hemslöjd 1960's
211 x 204,5 cm, signed MLH ID
Four large sun-like ornaments in a variety of red, pink and orange nuances. An ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Ripponblomma". Carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Ripponblomma".
Carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Geometric pattern.
Designed in 1932.
Signed: AB MMF.
In excellent condition with normal signs of use.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Blue Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 10'04 x 13'11
Located in Dallas, TX
31123 New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'04 x 13'11. This remarkable Scandinavian Modern Swedish-inspired kilim rug exemplifies the blend of contemporary design w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström Early 20th- century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created by Swedish textile designer Märta Måås-Fjetterström in the early to mid 20th century, this traditional wool hand-woven Swedish pile rug has features a rich brown base with mu...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish textile designer. Handwoven runner in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish textile designer.
Handwoven runner in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Geometric pattern.
Pink, brown, red, and white colors.
Mid-20th century.
In excellent condition with minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nordic Rug Rollakan Swedish Signed Piece
Located in Ferrara, IT
Invigorate your home space with the Swedish Rollakan Rug! This simple yet eye-catching Scandinavian design features a soft color palette, and is crafted using traditional flat weavin...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78977 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer Rug, 03'04 x 03'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Kazak Prayer rug from the 1880s transports us to a time when craftsmanship and spirituality were interwoven into everyday life. With its rich blue field, adorned with a scattering of vibrant eight-pointed stars, this Kazak rug evokes the night sky, offering both beauty and deep symbolic meaning. The stars, representing happiness, shine brightly across the central field, their eight points embodying the "Star of Wisdom," a symbol of man’s potential to gain understanding through life's challenges. The Caucasus tribespeople lived an elemental life, believing that wisdom, earned through hard experiences, was the greatest possession one could obtain.
At the heart of the design lies a distinctive mihrab, or prayer niche, providing a directional layout for worship. This sacred space is filled with esoteric tribal motifs, each with protective and spiritual significance. The protection amulet woven into the mihrab ward off malevolent spirits, while the cross motif, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, divides the evil eye’s power into four pieces, diminishing its harmful effect. Also present is the ying-yang symbol, representing the harmonious balance between male and female energies, a reminder of the importance of unity and balance in both life and nature.
The antique Kazak rug's border is equally captivating, offering its own story of protection and strength. The innermost guard band showcases a series of S-hook motifs, another ancient symbol believed to protect against the evil eye. Surrounding this, the main border features Ram’s Horn motifs, symbolizing fertility, heroism, power, and masculinity. These bold geometric forms not only add to the visual appeal of the this Kazak prayer rug but also remind the owner of the strength and vitality essential to the survival of the Caucasian people in their rugged landscape.
Finally, the outermost running water guard band highlights the importance of water to life in the Caucasus. Water, essential for both people and animals, represents inner purification and renewal. The repetition of this motif underscores its significance in the tribes’ elemental lifestyle. This antique Kazak Prayer rug...
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Late 19th Century Russian Islamic Antique Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Snäckorna' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Snäckorna’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1943, production afterwards
Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by the celebrated Swedish textile designer Barbro Nilsson in 1943. Not only is this carpet beautifully designed, its size of 296 x 200 cm (116.54 x 78.74 inches) makes it even more impressive. Nilsson applied the gobeläng flatweave technique to make this specific carpet. This technique is introduced by the artist herself to the MMF studio in 1942, which allows for more liberated and expressive forms compared to the traditional flatweave techniques. In this process, a full-scale working drawing featuring the pattern contours is placed underneath the warp in the loom. The wefts are then meticulously handpicked and woven to follow the outlined shapes. For every design, Nilsson would make a drawing she would use as a guideline for the carpet’s pattern. Many of her carpets can be categorized into distinct groups based on their underlying motifs and the names associated with their creation. ‘Snäckorna’, means snails in Swedish, and belongs to the “fish and sea” theme. As with all her designs, Nilsson wove her initials ‘B N’ and AB MMF (meaning AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström) at the edge of the carpet.
Barbro Nilsson (1889- 1983), née Lundberg, was a Swedish textile designer from Malmö, Sweden. In 1904 her family moved to Stockholm where her father, Carl T. Lundberg, was the manager of the department store ‘Nordiska Kompaniet’(NK). At the age of fourteen, Nilsson started her education in weaving and textile design at the Brunssons Vävskola that was founded by Johanna Brunsson in 1843. Nilsson continued her education at the ‘Tekniska Skolan’ (technical academy) in Stockholm where she enriched her skills in weaving even further. In 1928 she married to the sculptor Robert Nilsson...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Vintage Swedish Tapestry by Ingrid Nilsson Olsson
Located in Dallas, TX
78501 Vintage Swedish Tapestry by Ingrid Nilsson Olsson, 04'05 x 04'09.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Karabagh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of a charming early 20th-century Karabagh rug. Immerse yourself in its exquisite decorative design and vibrant colors – from the rich dark brown backdr...
Category
Early 20th Century Armenian Kazak Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Green Scandinavian Style Kilim Circle Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8’ circle rug and Swedish style kilim is from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, this design is inspired ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Taupe and Cream with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a new addition to the flatweaves in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Made with handwoven wool, its design is inspired by mid-century Swedish m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Black, Gray & Purple Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 12x14 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minim...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Antique Karabagh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Caucasian Karabagh rug.
14'' x 17''
Category
20th Century Spanish Colonial Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
New Green Checkerboard Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Grönt Rutmönster
Located in Dallas, TX
30799 New Swedish Marianne Richter Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'02 x 11'07.
Skillfully fashioned in India, Swedish-style kilim rugs seamlessly blend the enduring allure of Swedish design w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Wool Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
