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Period: 20th Century
Mid-20th Century Handwoven Wool Swedish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This signed Swedish rug has a chocolate-brown field with an outer band of polychrome octogen lozenges and a similar spaced band of lozenges around a moss-green rectangular panel with...
Category
Swedish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite mid-century Scandinavian Swedish flat rug or Kilim featuring a beautiful Art Deco design on a serene blue field. Handwoven with precision using wool on a cotton foundation....
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,684 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand woven Rya accent rug or wall hanging " Island " by Denne of Denmark
Located in Ferndale, MI
Hand woven in the Rya style by Denne of Denmark . Subtle tones of Blue charcoal , gray and black on off white field .
Category
Danish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Earth-Tone Evy Svensson Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Rug
By Evy Svensson
Located in Dallas, TX
79039 Evy Svensson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'10. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug, designed by the celebrated Evy Svensson,...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1914
Initialed: MMF (Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
Sold as a pair.
#02767 measures 8' 7" x 5' 5".
#02807 measures 8' 10" x 5' 6".
Handwoven.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carl Malmsten Swedish Flat Weave Rölakan "Capellagården" Wool Rug, Sweden 1950s
Located in Ystad, SE
Rare Carl Malmsten Swedish Flat Weave Rölakan "Capellagården" Wool Rug, Sweden 1950s
Nordic Handwoven Wool Kilim Carpet designed by the legendary Swedish Designer and Cabinetmaker C...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,525 Sale Price
35% Off
Earth-Tone Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78815 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'08. Ingegerd Silow, a prominent Swedish textile artist, significantly contributed to the traditional Scandinavian craft ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a blood orange field with alternating complementary stripes of polychrome serrated square icons, in a similar orange border. Signed by the orig...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century funky colorful Geometric Karabagh Runner
Measures: 2'9'' x 7'6''.
Category
Russian Bessarabian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Blue Flat Woven rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 5'6" × 7'5" (167 × 226 cm)
A striking example of Scandinavian modernist textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave ...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century 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
Renaissance Revival Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Swedish Rug Flat-weave By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Ferrara, IT
Swedish Rug Flatweave by Ingegerd Silow – 197 × 282 cm
This exquisite Swedish Rug flatweave rug is the work of the renowned Swedish artist Ingegerd Silow, celebrated for her master...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Traditional 20th century Swedish rag rug in tones of blue cream and rust,multi-pattern design.
This rug has long proportions, ideal for use within a hallway or corridor. It feature...
Category
Swedish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Flatweave carpet by Ulla Parkdal, Sweden, 1950s
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful flatweave carpet designed by Ulla Parkdal in Sweden during the 1950s.
Great original condition. Measurements without fringes.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century 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
Swedish Aubusson 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Vintage French Cogolin Hand Knotted Modern Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of a mid-20th-century French rug from the renowned Cogolin manufactory. Immerse yourself in its modern and Art Deco design, a masterpiece entirely hand...
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,306 Sale Price
20% Off
Rya Rug Olive Green Field Color, 1920-1950
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage Swedish "Rya" rug woven circa 1920-1950 and measures 198 X 138 CM. It features a mesmerizing contemporary mid-century design that looks simple but complex at the sa...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,795 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Yellow and ochre flat weave rug signed IS by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Uccle, BE
Hand-woven wool. Made in Sweden. Measures: 6'6 x 9'7. Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
Missing a few. fringes otherwise in very good condition.
Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) was an influe...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Russian Rug in Dusty Rose with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage rug originates from the Khatanga village of Russia, and is an exciting new mid-century curation from Rug & Kilim’s colle...
Category
Russian Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900s Antique 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 ...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Minimalist Flat Woven Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Minimalist Modern Black and Citrine Railroad Track Striped Flat Woven Rug or Kilim.
Its flat woven pattern is equally...
Its flat woven pattern is equally...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Anna-Johanna Ångström Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna-Johanna Ångström Swedish flat-weave rug, Sweden, 1960s. Size: 112' x 76"
This is a very fresh and clean design by Anna Johanna Ångström with subtle tones of cream and light b...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
$2,695 Sale Price
30% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Kilim
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 19th century Persian Senneh Kilim. Untouched and kept in it's original state for over a century. has a tropical feel to it
Senneh Kilims were finely woven in slit tapes...
Category
Persian Kilim 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful French Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Art Deco rug with nice colorful design, without signature or monogram, but original, circa 1940 entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. Size: 6.39 x 9....
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,558 Sale Price
20% Off
Floral Medallion Antique Sarouk Persian Rug Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Floral Medallion Antique Sarouk Persian Rug Circa 1920
Category
20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ida Rydelius Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan
By Ida Rydelius
Located in Dallas, TX
79031 Ida Rydelius Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'10 x 09'09. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug, attributed to the mastery of Ida Rydelius, epitomizes t...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,839 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th Century 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 ...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK
Located in Dallas, TX
79032 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'03. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug, bearing the initials "LK" in the lower corner, is a testament to the artistry and...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's Pink Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11
Located in Dallas, TX
79055 Astrid Sampe Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11. This handwoven wool vintage Scandinavian rollakan rug, designed by the celebrated Swedish textile artist Astrid Sampe,...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Rug Geometric Design Gray Field
Located in Ferrara, IT
Bring a touch of Scandinavian style to your home with the classic Swedish Rollakan Rug! Crafted with a simple yet stylish design, this piece is created using traditional flat weaving...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan
Located in Ferrara, IT
Step into the world of design with this classic Scandinavian rug rollakan, a piece that exudes both warmth and style. Its subtle yet captivating pattern features a balanced array of ...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Woven Bessarabian Kelim with Floral Pattern, 1940
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful hand woven wool kelim rug . Woven in to the black wool background are stylised variations of plants in bright colours.Produced in Beserarabia, in south-eastern Europe on...
Category
Moldovan Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Paul Klee Vintage Scandinavian Rug "Florentinische Villenviertel"
By Ege Art Line
Located in Firenze, IT
Scandinavian rug, date about: 1990 - This vintage Scandinavian rug is based on the 1926 painting by the artist Paul Klee titled "Florentinische Villenvi...
Category
Danish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.8x12.2 Ft Vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Handmade Wool Rug. Floral Wall Hanging
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 are...
Category
Moldovan Bohemian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,959 Sale Price
30% Off
Zabihi Collection Floral Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Kars rug with 2 floral medallions on a brown color ground
Measures: 7' x 9'4''
Category
Turkish Arts and Crafts 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Original Scandinavian high-pile, Rya rug carpet, Denmark design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Design Danish Rya rug from the 1970s, 90,5 x 67 inches ( this one is a big size). Made in Denmark. Missing label.
Abstract autumn swirling design with tan, brown, and cream hues.
G...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Signed Svenska Blå Hemslöjd Vintage Blue Swedish Rollakan, 05'06 x 07'10
Located in Dallas, TX
78823 Svensk Hemslojd Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. A handwoven wool Svensk Hemslojd vintage Swedish rollakan rug designed by Gitt Grannsjo-Carlsson is a traditional S...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, each region has a different pronunciation and spelling of the name Kilim. Homers Iliad and Egyptian tomb paintings, from the same time period, depict weavers producing rugs and carpets of this kind.
Since this is one of the oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive...
Category
Tribal Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow, Signed “I.S.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow, Signed “I.S.” – A Soft Geometric Masterpiece
Size: 4'4" × 6'9" (132 × 205 cm)
This exquisite Swedish flat weave rug, designed by Ing...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Russian Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Russian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Scandinavian Modern Yellow and Beige Rölakan Flatweave Rug, Sweden 1960s
By Ida Rydelius
Located in Grythyttan, SE
An absolutely gorgeous Scandinavian modern rölakan flatweave rug. This rug is unsigned but is attributed to Ida Rydelius.
It features a bright, mottled...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
7.8x12.7 Ft Vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Handmade Floral Wool Rug from Moldova
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...
Category
Moldovan Bohemian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Indian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Ripponblomma". Carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79011 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rya Rug Runner, 01'07 x 03'07. This charming vintage Swedish rya rug runner is a testament to the Scandinavian design ethos of marrying functionali...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$783 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Double Sided
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Mid-Century
Introduce the timeless charm of Scandinavian design into your home with this exquisite Rollakan rug, measuring 128 × 189 cm. Handwoven with high...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Black Ground Vintage Ukrainian Cotton Pile Square Rug with Eight-Pointed Stars
Located in Milan, IT
Ukrainian and Bessarabian carpets are typically flat-woven, as this was a tradition imported in the early 18th century from France by Peter the Great, who is said to have opened vari...
Category
Ukrainian Bessarabian Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug by Carl Malmsten, Capellagården
Located in Dallas, TX
78609 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Kilim Rug, 06'02 x 09'07. Designed for a lifestyle of simplicity and minimalism, this handwoven vinta...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,280 Sale Price
20% Off
1900 Antique Uzbek 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 ...
Category
Uzbek Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug with Animal Print Design
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 Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Pastel Swedish Pictorial Rollakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78819 Vintage Swedish Pictorial Rollakan Rug, 04'07 x 06'09. Handwoven wool vintage Swedish Rollakan pictorial rugs are exquisite pieces of Scandinavian textile art known for their i...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a polychrome field of lapis, ivory, chardonnay, and artichoke graphic geometric star-motif, in a checkered polychrome border with similar whims...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Needlework Floral 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 fascinat...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Signed Judith Johansson Sommarflör Vintage Scandinavian Blue Swedish Röllakan
Located in Dallas, TX
78470 Judith Johansson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'03 x 08'03. This handwoven wool vintage Sommarflor rollakan rug, designed by Swedish textile artist Judith Johansson in 1988, ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,199 Sale Price
43% Off
Antique Collectible Woolen Needlework
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
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Berit Koenig
By Berit Koenig
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Berit Koenig
Size: 6'6" × 7'10" (198 × 238 cm)
This exceptional vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Berit Koenig exemplifies the refined simplicity an...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large flat wave rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug designed by Ingegerd Silow . Circa 1950th.
Signed IS. Sweden. Hand woven wool. Dimensions: L 117″. W 74″ .
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Viola Gråsten Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78511 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'05 x 06'02.
Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted Swedish rya rug is a captivating vision of wo...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,439 Sale Price
20% Off
Rag Rug Sweden
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Hand made Swedish country Rag Rug out of cotton.
Category
Swedish Country Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$275
Signed Ragnar Edberg Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78822 Ragnar Edberg Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'04 x 07'08. Ragnar Edberg was a distinguished Swedish rollakan weaver celebrated for his innovative designs and exceptional craft...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,144 Sale Price
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