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Period: 20th Century
Finnish Flat Weave Rug, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish flat weave rug, 1930s. Wool. Double-sided. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
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...
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Tribal Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This vintage Rya rug, measuring 158 x 107 cm, exudes a vibrant and dynamic energy with its bold color palette and abstract design. The deep pile of the Rya technique creates a luxuri...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Hygge Vintage Gold Swedish Rollakan Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76644 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05’05 x 07’10. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style features a striped pattern. Two th...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Scandinavian Blue Swedish Röllakan with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79044 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 04'06 x 06'07. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug exemplifies the harmonious blend of traditional craftsma...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century 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...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1980's Anna-Johanna Ångström Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79066 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Pile Rug, 04'08 x 06'07. The "Williams" hand-knotted wool Swedish pile rug by Anna Johanna Angstrom is a striking tribute to Scandinavian ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Lightweight Rug / Blue & Green / Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in London, GB
Description:
A three metre long flat-weave rug designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, circa 1930 and made before 1941. The base of the composition is made up of 42 alternating ...
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Swedish Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Swirl Rug with Abstract Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78167 Vintage Swedish Rya swirl rug with Abstract Expressionist Style 04'04 x 04'07. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with abstract...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Russian Area Rug Russian 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...
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Russian Other 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 20th Century Scatter Size Besserabian kilim
Measures: 3'7" x 6'10".
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Russian Bessarabian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug – Geometric Beetle Motif – 197 × 117 cm
This striking mid-century Rya rug features a unique geometric design reminiscent of stylized beetles or shields, ...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
6x10 Ft Bessarabian Wool Kilim. Handmade Moldovan Wall Hanging. Rose Pattern Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim.
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubusson carpets but they ar...
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Moldovan Bohemian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern High Pile White and Brown Bows Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, showcases the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade from premium "Kamgarn" Persian ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug
circa 20th century. Measures: 4'6" x 5'10".
Category
Turkish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern Bordeaux Red Rya Rug by Gull-Britt Johansson for NIAB, Sweden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Rya Rug "Ädelsten" ("Gemstone" in english) by Gull-Britt Johansson, handmade by Nordiska Industri in the 1960s.
This rare and exquisite rya rug features a bold ruby-inspired palette ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
19th Century Authentic Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
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 ...
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Empire Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful French Art Deco Cogolin Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful French Art Deco rug with a stunning decorative design in warm, earthy tones of brown, orange, yellow, and black. This exquisite piece is entirely hand-knotted with wool vel...
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark
By Ege Art Line
Located in Denton, TX
A very rare rug from the 20th century Masters Collection by the Scandinavian Company EGE. The Art Line Collection with motifs from Pablo Picasso was commissioned by his daughter, Mar...
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Danish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
70's EGE RYA VANGUARD Scarves UNUSED Danish Rug Modern Mid Century Red Wool
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, US
From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades!
All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs!
EGE RYA VANGUARD Scarves Red Coral Brown Danish Rug
Creator: Ege Rya (Weaver)
...
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Danish Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Kilim Flat-weaved Carpet Hand Woven Rug Rollakan Rölakan Carpet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Scandinavian rug from the 60s, Swedish rolakan with geometric decor. Flat weaving technique (röllakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometric motifs in shades of redish brown, beige ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.3x8.8 Ft Hand Woven Moldovan Kilim with Floral Design, Vintage Bessarabian Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Measures: 5.3 x 8.8 ft
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weave...
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Moldovan Bohemian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79026 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'04 x 07'08. This exquisite handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug, bearing the initials "IS" in the lower corn...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Rug with Naturalistic Scene, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous Scandinavian flat woven rug crafted in the mid-20th century that is a truly remarkable and unique of its kind. It showcases the designer's exceptional weaving skills and brilliance.
The rug features a tree of life prominently displayed with sprouted leaves in abundance and white birds perched on branches or gathering at the trunk.
This fascinating naturalistic scene would look captivating on any floor or as an enchanting tapestry art piece.
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Bessarabian Kilim 'DK-114-25'
Located in New York, NY
The historical region of Bessarabia in Eastern Europe, in present day Moldova and Ukraine, is famous with its kilims adorned with realistically drawn floral designs. This Kilim is a ...
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Moldovan Kilim 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug
Measures: 3'10" x 5'5".
Category
Turkish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile rug
Size: 6'3" × 8'3" (190 × 251 cm)
A visually captivating mid-century Swedish pile rug, handwoven circa 1950, BB8072 exemplifies the elegance of Scandinavian f...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Abstract Blue Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century in pretty blues, greens, creams
Measures: 4'10'' x 6'
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Anna Johanna Ångström Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79046 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'08. This enchanting handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug by Anna Johanna Angstrom epitomizes the Scandinav...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Flat Weave Rug in Green and Gold Wool
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern all wool rug made with "rollakan" flat weave technique. A variety of colored threads are closely combined to create a fine heather ...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Indian Dhurrie Room Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century finely woven large room Size Indian Dhurrie Carpet
Measures: 10'5" x 14'7".
Category
Indian Kilim 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish textile designer. Handmade rya carpet of pure cotton. Multicolored.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish textile designer. Handmade rya carpet of pure cotton. Multicolored.
Modernist design.
1960s/70s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: 117 cm x 67 cm.
Category
Swedish Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
78109 vintage Swedish Rya rug with stripes 04'07 x 06'09. This hand-knotted wool vintage Swedish rya rug features a variety of stripes composed of both wide and narrow bands spread a...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Long Runner with Pacific Northwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76917 Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Long Runner with Pacific Northwest Style. Influenced by its geometric pattern and enhanced by Scandinavian Modern style, this hand-woven wool...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Purple & Red Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century scandinavian modern rya rug, handmade in Sweden during the 1960s, is a true piece of art. Crafted from premium wool with a soft, lustrous pile, it features...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rag Rug, Set of 3, Swedish Mid-Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th-century Swedish set of 3 rag rugs.
Design in alternate stripes of blue shades and ecru.
Dimensions:
65x130 cm
65x115 cm
65x115 cm
In a very good used condition.
Category
Swedish Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Ljusterö by Åsa Åkerlund Signed ÅÅ
Located in Dallas, TX
77036 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Asa Akerlund, 05'06 x 07'08. Asa Akerlund Swedish Rollakan rugs are a type of handwoven textile desi...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900 Antique Animal Design Bessarabian Flat Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
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...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya rug features an abstract design with vibrant streaks of orange, yellow, gray, and white hues blending seamlessly into a bold and dynamic composition. The high-pile texture c...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Abstract Rug with Bold Red Colors
Located in New York, NY
This very high pile, coarse weave carpet show a borderless, abstract pattern roughly resembling a floral design writ very large, in warm shades of tangerine, orange-red, red and dar...
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Danish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Handmade Samarkand Rug Ca.1900 - 8'7'' X 5'4''
Located in Los Angeles, US
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 ...
Category
Asian Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Scandinavian Modern High Pile "Tibet" Rya Rug, Ingrid Jagarz, Marks Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is Scandinavian Modern high-pile wool rya rug is titled "Tibet" and is desined by Ingrid Jagarz for the reknowned Swedish rug company August Johans...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid-century Modern High Pile Brown Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stunning mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a skilled Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, showcases the elegance and mastery of Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade from hi...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Color Palette
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Soft Pastel Harmony
This Scandinavian Rollakan rug beautifully embodies a gentle elegance through its soft pastel color palette, highlighting shades of cre...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Kilim in Pale Blue Tones
Located in London, England
Large size mid-century Swedish kilim on tones of blues and creams with touches of pink and green. By Anna Johanna Angstrom.
Circa 1960.
H 1cm x W 166cm x D 250cm
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern High Pile, Yellow, Aquamarine & Grey Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, showcases the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade from premium "Kamgarn" Persian ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid-century Modern High Pile, Yellow, White, Green & Grey Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, showcases the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade from premium "Kamgarn" Persian ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Signed Ingegerd Silow Vintage Scandinavian Green Swedish Röllakan, 5'06 x 7'09
Located in Dallas, TX
78836 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'09. Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) was a renowned Swedish textile artist celebrated for her rollakan rugs, which utilize a t...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare signed Ingegerd Silow Pure Wool Rölakan Flatweave Rug, Sweden 1950s
Located in Ystad, SE
Rare signed Ingegerd Silow Rölakan Rug Sweden 1950s,
Pure Wool Rölakan Flatweave rug.
Signed IS
Carpet has been cleaned by Swedish cleaner, specializing in Swedish Rölakan Fl...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Unika Vaev, Ross Littell
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade "Rya" rug by Ross Littell made in Denmark in the 1960s at Unika-Væv. Hand woven in the Scandinavian Rya-tradition with a long pile in wonderful blue, grey and brown co...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Beige Blue Gray Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Beige Blue Gray Flat Woven Rug
Size: 6'4" × 10'0" (193 × 304 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Gray.
Woven in mid-20th-century Sweden, this vintage flat-weave rug exemplifies S...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish High-Low Pile Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish High-Low Pile Wool Rug
Size: 5'4" × 11'0" (164 × 335 cm)
This striking mid-century Swedish rug masterfully showcases a unique high-low knotting technique that adds de...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rug signed Eero Koivisto “Forell, Cerise”
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Woven Rug Signed Eero Koivisto, Birgitta Svensson Claesson Koivisto Rune AB MMF “Forell, Cerise”
Size: 6'7" × 8'5" (200 × 256 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-woven rug, ti...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Bessarabian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian Rug
Size: 6'3" × 10'0" (190 × 304 cm)
This charming antique Bessarabian rug embodies the rich folkloric spirit and decorative finesse of Eastern European textile...
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Russian Bessarabian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Deep Indigo, at Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Deep Indigo, Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'7" × 9'0" (200 × 274 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, embodies the minimalist elegance and quiet soph...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Room Size Rustic Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A room size Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century in rustic tones
Measures: 8'3'' x 10'5''
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Swedish Rustic 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 14'4'' X 4'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 14'4'' X 4'10''
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Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1950s Vintage Floral Design Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ancient Roots Of Needlepoint Rugs
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.
Historical Needlepoint Carpets and Rugs
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...
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Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
