20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Period: 20th Century
Vintage Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an amazing Vintage Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug with an Abstract Design in Soft Colors—Beige with an IR Signature. This rug is a tru...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
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 Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scandinavian rya wool rug with a colorful pattern. The rug is a great example of 1960s pop art and is handmade with a unique technique characteristic ...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
Category
Other 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
Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug-7'5'' X 4'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Up for sale is an Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug, from Uzbekistan, circa the 1900s.
Category
Uzbek Tribal 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
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
1900s Antique Decorative Khotan Samarkand Rug-6'10'' X 4'6''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Decorative Khotan Samarkand Rug 6'10'' X 4'6'', tribal and traditional, wool on cotton foundation, vegetable dyes, design and colour combination inspired by the nature they w...
Category
Asian Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Needlework Animal Print Design 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
Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
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
Antique Bessarabian Floral 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
Vintage Swedish Deco Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Deco rug, origin: Sweden, mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft. x 6 ft. (1.22 m x 1.83 m)
Full of style, color and energy, this inviting midcentury Scandinavian vintage rug ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique 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
Antique Handmade Samarkand Rug - 8'2'' X 4'10''
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
Antique 1920 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
Swedish Carpet by Carl Dangel
By Carl Dangel
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Very special Swedish flat weave carpet by weaver and textile designer Carl Dangel. Beautiful piece in lovely condition.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner
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 Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish
Located in Ferrara, IT
This captivating Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug features a soft color palette encompassing shades of blue, beige, and brown, creating a serene...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 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
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...
Category
Tribal Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
The technique for creating needlepoint rugs and other objects made from needlepoint has remained unchanged since its beginnings in the 17th century. It all begins with a canvas with ...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås Fjetterström 'Gul våd' Wall Tapestry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for MMF, ‘Gul våd’ wall tapestry, wool, linen, Sweden, design 1924, executed before 1942.
This handwoven Gul våd’ tapestry is designed by one of the most in...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Modernist Abstract Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare opportunity to acquire an amazing modern abstract Scandinavian shag rug, attributed to Ege Rya. The carpet is a thick shag, with two tone bl...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Märta Måås-Fjetterström Hand Woven 'Storkorset' in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for MMF, 'Storkorset' handwoven pile carpet, wool, Sweden, executed before 1942.
This handwoven carpet is designed by one of the most influential and leadin...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Holma Mattan Reversible Flatweave Carpet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Holma Mattan Reversible Flatweave Carpet, Sweden 1950s.
Carpet, Rug, Röllakan, Holma Mattan, Skene, double-sided.
In beautiful shades of ochre yellow, brown and beige, geomet...
Category
Swedish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Ukrainian Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ukrainian rug, Ukraine, circa turn of the 20th century. Size: 4 ft. x 6 ft. 9 in (1.22 m x 2.06 m)
This fetching antique Ukrainian rug features a slightly eccentric composit...
Category
Ukrainian 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
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
Long Swedish Rag rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
Swedish Country 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Antique Bessarabian Floral 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
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Gold Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a truly unique Rollakan Swedish rug in a radiant gold hue. This exquisite piece stands out for its captivating color and traditional craftsmanship, making it a special find a...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug 10.8x9.2
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Rag Rug Hand Woven Pastel Color
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwowen in Boden Northern Sweden .
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in a variety of color shem...
Category
Swedish Country 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Scandinavian Gustav Klimt Rug.2 ft 8 in x 3 ft 11 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently Artistic Vintage Scandinavian Gustav Klimt Floral Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Vintage
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Authentic Caucasian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The antique Caucasian rugs get their name from the area in which they were made – the Caucasus. The Caucasus is a region that produces distinctive rugs since the end of the 18th cent...
Category
Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920 Spanish Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Spanish Rugs – Although Spain is not generally thought of as a rug producing region, Spanish rugs represent the most venerable and honored tradition of rug production in Europe, goin...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900s Antique French Needlepoint 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
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg Kilim Runner. 2' 9" x 7' 10"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage Swedish Kilim Runner by Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, country of origin / rug type: Vintage Scandinavian rugs, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 2 ft 9 in x 7 ft 10 in...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920 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
Antique Needlepoint 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
1920s Antique Botanical Flat Weave Bessarabian 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 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Nomadic Sumak Rug - 5'10'' X 4'3''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Nomadic Rugs:
– To most people the concept of the area rug, especially the pile rug, is virtually synonymous with the Orient, above all P...
Category
Tribal Vintage 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
Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Dangel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Carl Dangel,
Sweden, 1950s.
Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan flatweave technique.
Signed.
Dimensions:
L: 304 cm / 9’ 11 3/4’’
W: 197 cm / 6’ 5 1/2’’
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug 11.8x10.0
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
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 ...
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Uzbek Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Ghiordes Rug 9.11x4.6
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why we created this antique Indian rugs section. Here you will find Indian rugs of whi...
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Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
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Other 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
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Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
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, ...
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Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Chinese Floral Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and We...
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Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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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 ...
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Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug 8.9x7
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
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Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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