Vintage Scandinavian Rug By Marta Maas Fjatterstorm

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Vintage Scandinavian Rug By Marta Maas Fjatterstorm

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Vintage Swedish Art Deco Carpet, By - Marta Maas Fjatterstorm The Danes, Swedes and Norwegians were the "northern people" of the Scandinavian countries. Originally, they spoke a common language and shared similar artistic expressions. They were simple people who did not travel to foreign lands. As opposed to their European neighbors, - court life, and the tastes of kings and aristocracy did not dictate their styles and ideas. As a result their customs and art have been untouched from outside influence. These rugs were originally intended to be used for warmth as bed covers, cushion covers or wraps rather than on the floor. The rugs were either flat weaves or tapestry weave. The knot was similar to the Turkish knot but was an original invention. Warp threads were wool, flax or hemp. The early rugs were made with no design; they were crudely woven, shaggy pieces all in one color. Gradually, zigzag lines, checks and geometric forms appeared. One of the first decorative motifs was the cross as well as, some crudely woven human figures. These rugs were unique; no two rugs were the same. They were often an important part of the marriage dowry. The initials of the couple, the marriage date, double hearts and representations of the bride and groom were often included in the design. Beginning in the mid 17th century the tree of life, flowers (with an emphasis on tulips), birds and animals were introduced. Märta Måås Fjetterström was one of the foremost central figures in Mid Century Swedish Woven / Textile Art. She placed high importance on quality and execution of the designs with the idea that one could experience first hand a vision of nature with each line and every form. With her vision guiding every single line, choice of colors, patterns and attention to detail it is no wonder why her works are viewed as truly great works of art and treasured by collectors, dealers and private consumers from all four corners of the world. She opened her workshop in 1919 in the beautiful coastal town of Bastad Switzerland and continued running it until her death in 1941 at the age of 68. The factory was moved in 1948 from her original location named "Strandgården" to a house that was designed by the architects Ivan & Andres Tengbom where it still resides today. Her works can be found in many museums such as: The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art , The Louvre, Trondheim's Museum in Norway, The National museum (located in Stockholm), The Röhsska Museum of Design and Decorative Arts in Gothenburg, Nordiska museet (Stockholm) and many others.

Dimensions:
Width: 97 in (246.38 cm)Length: 58 in (147.32 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 449051stDibs: U1101058597720