20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Period: 20th Century
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -8'4'' X 5'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'4'' X 5'8'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -10'7'' X 5'6''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Khotan Samarkand Rug 10'7'' X 5'6''. tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -8'7'' X 4'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -8'7'' X 4'8''
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -9'1'' X 4'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 9'1'' X 4'10'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -8'6'' X 5'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'6'' X 5'5'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -8'8'' X 4'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'8'' X 4'10'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -10'10'' X 5'6''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 10'10'' X 5'6''.tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -9'7'' X 5'3''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 9'7'' X 5'3'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Rug ‘Nyponblomman’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Nyponblomman’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF,
Sweden, 1932.
Wool.
Signed.
W: 232 cm
L: 307 cm
Length with fringes: 326 cm
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -8'10'' X 4'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 8'10'' X 4'7'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug 1900 -11'5'' X 5'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Uzbek Samarkand Rug 11'5'' X 5'10'', tribal and traditional, antique and vintage, wool on cotton foundation
Category
Uzbek Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1970s Ege Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Oakland, CA
Vibe out on this unused 1970s Ege Rya "Lava" rug (or wall hanging). Was found in a wrapped in a closet unused and was just professionally cleaned. Acrylic fibers, nice pile. Excellen...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Midcentury Swedish Wool Rug by Ellen Stahlbrand
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Green, Coral Red handmade wool rug by Ellen Stahlbrand
Size: 7'5" × 10'3" (226 × 312 cm)
Many weavers of vintage Swedish rugs were ahead of their time in ter...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Checkered Rug designed by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Signed, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve,
Sweden, 1960s.
Wool.
Signed.
Dimensions:
L: 360 cm / 11' 9 3/4''
W: 245.5 cm / 8' 3/4''
Length with fringes: 378 cm / 12' 4 3/4''
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Multicolored Scandinavian Chevron Rug 10’6″ x 6′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
1960’s Turkish rug influenced by Scandinavian design.
8700
Dimensions:
10’6″ x ‘6
Category
20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Rug ‘Hallandsåsen’ designed by Judith Johansson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Hallandsåsen’ designed by Judith Johansson,
Sweden, 1960s.
Wool.
Signed.
L: 300 cm
W: 200 cm
Length with fringes: 310 cm
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Salerno' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Salerno’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1948
Exceptional hand-woven, blue-toned carpet designed by the celebrate...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
1920s Antique Needlepoint Rug - 6'7'' X 6'5''
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 Vintage 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
Vintage Swedish Red Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish red flat woven rug.
Size: 6'4" × 10'0" (193 × 304 cm)
A Mid-20th Century vintage Swedish flat woven wool rug. The main field of this vintage Swedish rug is left plain...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Fläder Röd' Carpet in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB (MMF AB), flat weave carpet 'Fläder Röd', wool, Sweden, design 1943
An exceptional rare piece designed by female textile artist Mari...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Eastern European Bessarabian Kilim with Flower Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage Bessarabian Kilim. Measures: 6.8x11 Ft.
A handwoven Eastern European rug from Moldova. These traditional Moldovan flat-weaves are inspired from vintage Aubusson...
Category
Moldovan Bohemian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Beautiful Floral Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Kars rug with an all over floral design on an ivory field
Measures: 5'7'' x 8'1''
Category
Turkish Arts and Crafts 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rug. Size: 10 ft x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century – Size: 10 ft x 12 ft (3.05 m x 3.66 m)
Created for the Konstfliten pa baksidan handicraft society of Gothenbu...
Category
Swedish Art Deco 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.6x10.5 Ft Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Handmade Wool Rug, Floral Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Rug ‘Ståndaren’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1928
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Ståndaren’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF,
Sweden, 1928.
Wool.
Signed.
This example was woven before 1942. The pattern "Ståndaren" was designed for the world-fam...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Finnish Flat Wave Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flat wave rug, made in Finland. Circa 1930th.
Dimensions 11'10" x 9'4".
Wear consistent with age and use. Light stains, trace of repair.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Flat Wave Swedish Rug
By C&N Svängsta AB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 20th century flat wave rug produced by Svangsta Mattvaveri AB, Sweden. Dimensions 6'7" x6'7".
Very good condition.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style Signed BLS
Located in Bochum, NRW
Flatweave Swedish kilim, monogram signed BLS, approx. 208 x 147 cm
Very good overall condition, some fringes with damages.
This rug was professionally washed and it is ready to find ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug 'Höst' designed by Kirsten and John Becker, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug 'Höst' designed by Kirsten and John Becker, Denmark, 1950s
Signed.
Wool.
L: 415.5 cm
W: 228 cm
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Finnish Flat Wave Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug made in Finland. Circa 1930th.
Wear consistent with age and use. Some stains, trace of repair.
Dimensions 9'10" x 5'11"
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Mid-Century Square Format Bessarabian Kilim
Located in London, GB
The tradition of Bessarabian kilim weaving dates to the later period of Ottoman rule over the Eastern Balkans – broadly, the territory now covered by Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova –...
Category
Romanian Bessarabian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sumak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Soumak 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 reversibl...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug
circa 20th century. Measures: 4'2" x 6'11".
Category
Turkish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Kilim Flat-weave
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a Swedish Flat-Weave Rug bursting with color and personality. This rug is a vibrant expression of artistry and adds an energetic touch to your living space. What sets this Sw...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Floral 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 Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Isparta Runner Rug with Floral Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, from the titular region of Turkey, this 3x7 vintage Isparta runner rug is an exciting addition to the Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This Zeki M...
Category
Turkish Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Colorful Antique Karabagh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Pillow made from a Caucasian Karabagh rug. Polyfill and zipper closure included
Measures: 16'' x 24''.
Category
Spanish Colonial 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
The tradition of Bessarabian kilim weaving dates to the later period of Ottoman rule over the Eastern Balkans – broadly, the territory now covered by Bulgaria and Moldova – and is kn...
Category
Balkan Bessarabian Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish textile designer, handwoven carpet in wool. Modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish textile designer, handwoven carpet in wool.
Modern design with geometric pattern in shades of brown and red.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Measuring: 175 x 85 cm.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Northwest Soumak Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
3429
Size
6' 6" X 9' 2"
Design
Soumak
Collection
Antique/Vintage, Flat Weaves
Material
Wool
Texture
Flat Weave
Origin
Russia
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Russian Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an interesting Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish rug in a captivating combination of beige and pink colors. This exquisite piece stands out f...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Wall Hanging "Krasse" Rölakan by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Örebro, SE
Handwoven wall hanging ”Krasse” rölakan, by Ingegerd Silow. Signed IS.
Measurements on the back of the wall hanging says 28x40 cm, measurements with the fringes 28x55 cm.
Good vinta...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Birgitta Södergren Midcentury Flatweave Rölakan Handwoven Wool Rug Sweden, 1950s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Midcentury Swedish rug, hand woven wool, flatweave ‘röllakan’ by Birgitta Södergren. Pattern in grey, blue center field and edges, decorated square ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 7 ft 10 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim, country of origin: Sweden, date circa midcentury. Size: 7 ft. 10 in x 12 ft. (2.39 m x 3.66 m)
This idyllic midcentury Scandinavian rug captures ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 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
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chocolate Brown Flat-weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chocolate Brown Flat-weave Wool Rug
Size: 7'10" × 11'5" (238 × 347 cm).
A vintage Swedish geometric flat-weave wool rug dating back to circa 1948. It is in e...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Beautiful Collection of Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilims and Rugs
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 were woven around the mid to late 19th century, though some do date back to the 18th century as well. This production that carried into the early twentieth century under late Ottoman Turkish rule in an area corresponding to modern Bulgaria and Romania, they stand right on the cusp of European and Oriental carpet weaving. Many of the designs are floral patterns made in a naturalistic western style utilizing brown or black ground, not unlike certain Karabaghs from the Caucauses. But others, particularly flat weaves, reflect the tradition of Turkish kilims from nearby Anatolia, although in a distinctive Bessarbian palette. In either case they are supremely decorative rugs.
History Of Antique Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rugs from Romania
Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldova in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. While most carpet experts will classify the flat woven rugs as Bessarabian they will often refer to the knotted pile carpets as Ukrainian.
The Bessarabian carpets differ from antique Persian carpets in many ways. For example, unlike Persian carpets, Bessarabian rugs cannot be classified to a region according to the way the rugs were woven. Their weaves provide indications regarding the area for which they were created rather than for their classification. The markets these antique rugs were designed for could have fallen into different categories such as a rural market or an urban one. But all other attributes were dismissed and all the Romani made area rugs and carpets are referred to as Bessarabian instead.
Antique Romanian Bessarabian kilims are ornate and they come in a variety of designs as well color combinations. It’s not uncommon for some Bessarabian kilims to be more floral while others may feature more geometric patterns. Bessarabian carpets are made on carpet weaving looms similar to the ones used to make the French Aubusson rugs.
These looms are wooden, and the rugs are flat woven / kilims. The best of these rug types were created in the 1700’s. The Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was where these Romanian rugs were made, and the factory was created by none other than Peter the Great. He established the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory following his return from England and France. He was inspired to create the factory after being in awe of the splendid Aubusson carpets, Savonnerie rugs, and Axminster carpets he saw while abroad.
The beautiful carpets he admired while in Europe had already caught the eyes of his Russian contemporaries, and importing them was triggering a financial drain for the Russian treasury. For this reason, the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was used as a location for copying the French and English carpets Peter the Great and the Russian nobility desired.
Demand for these lavishly luxurious rugs grew, and additional factories were created in villages. This region is from where these rugs got the name Bessarabian. The region is divided between two territories: the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Bessarabian rug weavers were country people who had a country taste. Though they were tasked with replicating the elaborate motifs of the European rugs, they added their own unique country’s flair to their borrowed rug patterns and designs. This more folksy or traditional approach to the European patterns...
Category
Asian Neoclassical Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in
By Wanda Krakow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian rug by Wanda Krakow, Origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.42 m x 2.03 m)
This wonderfully modern midcentury vintage rug featur...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Swedish Green Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya Swedish rug is adorned with a beautiful green color that exudes freshness, tranquility, and a connection to nature. The lush green hue adds a vibrant and rejuvenating touch ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1995.
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Size: 12'10" × 16'5" (391 × 500 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Rug Pillow
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