Vintage Scandinavian Runner with Sverker Greuholm Inspired Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950–1960, this 3x10 vintage Swedish rölakan runner reflects a refined interpretation of Nordic folk art geometry.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Wool Rug, Rölakan Technique, Sweden, 1950s, 10'3"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rölakan technique. Wool. Measures: L: 313 cm / 10' 3 1/4'' W: 176 cm / 5' 9 1/4''.
Wool
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique. Geometric pattern.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Wool
Swedish textile designer. Handwoven runner in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile designer. Handwoven runner in pure wool.
Wool
Swedish Handwoven Wool Rug with Fringes in the "Rölakan" Technique
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish handwoven wool rug with fringes in the "Rölakan" technique.
Wool
Swedish textile artist. Large handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan technique.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile artist. Large handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan technique.
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s
By Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian, Maj Svanström
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian Modern Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström for Klockargårdens Hemslöjd, Sweden.
Wool, Linen
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 center field framed by square...
Wool, Linen
Rolakan Pillow by Selma Giöbel, Swedish Folk Art Textile, circa 1900
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Annie Frykholm
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare gem from the heart of early Scandinavian design, this handwoven Rolakan cushion crafted using the double interlocked tapestry technique is a stunning example of Swedish folk a...
Wool
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Wool
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish handwoven carpet in pure wool. Rölakan technique.
Wool
Birgitta Södergren Midcentury Flatweave Rölakan Handwoven Wool Rug Sweden, 1950s
By Birgitta Södergren
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 surfaces, 240 x 173 cm. Signed “BS...
Wool
Swedish Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Bla Heden" Special Order Rölakan Carpet
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Bla Heden" (Blue Heath) was designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström in 1931. Acquired by the Crown Prince of Sweden and his Consort in the same year, it is one of the firm's most belo...
Wool, Linen
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rolakan "Opal", Rug by Brita Svefors for Axeco
By Brita Svefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Brita Svefors designed this masterpiece for Axeco Svenska AB. The Swedish Kilim Rolakan flat-weave rug features a geometric design in shades of green and beige.
Wool
Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large scandinavian rug from the 60s. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometrical patterns in pink, white and blue colours. Handwoven in Sweden in t...
Wool, Linen
Swedish textile artist. Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan technique. Ca 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile artist. Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan technique.
Wool
Handwoven Wool Flatweave Rölakan Korall Rug by Erik Lundberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Lundberg
Located in London, London
Handwoven Wool Flatweave Rölakan Korall Rug by Erik Lundberg, Sweden, 1960s A quietly arresting composition by Swedish textile designer Erik Lundberg, this mid-century flatweave rug...
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Blue Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Berit Koenig Woelfer Sweden
By Berit Woelfer
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian modern blue rölakan flatweave rug by Swedish textile artist Berit Koenig Woelfer, 1960s.
Wool, Linen
Mid-Century Swedish Gray Flatweave Rug Rölakan By Kerstin Butler
By Kerstin Butler
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by Kerstin Butler in 1966, is a sophisticated example of mid-century Scandinavian textile design. Produced under the auspices o...
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Pink Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Alice Wallebäck, Sweden, 1960s
By Alice Wallebäck
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A beautiful vintage Swedish flat-woven wool rug by Alice Wallebäck from the 1960s, featuring her woven initials (AW) in the lower corner.
Wool, Linen
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.
Wool
Sweden wool carpet in Rölakan technique. Green colors on a white background.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile artist. Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan technique.
Wool
Large Striped Rölakan Rug in Green and White, Pure Wool, Swedish, 1930s Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Ystad, SE
Large striped Swedish 1930s Green and White Flat-weave Rölakan Rug, Pure Wool Dimensions: Length: 304 cm Width: 190 cm
Wool
Rölakan Rug or Wall Carpet in Wool, Handwoven, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rölakan rug or wall carpet in wool, handwoven with floral motif.
Rare Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rölakan Rug in Soft Rose Tones, Scandinavia, 1930s
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Ystad, SE
Swedish Flat-Weave Rölakan Rug in Soft Rose Tones, Scandinavia, 1930s Handwoven Swedish flat-weave rug / rolakan, executed in a beautifully balanced palette of dusty rose, sand, och...
Linen, Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Anna Wengholm, 1950s – Handwoven Rölakan in Green and
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This handcrafted rölakan rug is a striking example of Swedish folk-modernism, blending geometric precision with playful color.
Textile
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Flatweave Rug Rölakan Signed By (Gk)
Located in New York, NY
A charming example of Swedish mid-century textile art, this vintage flatweave rug signed "GK" offers a vibrant take on Scandinavian geometric abstraction. Woven in a classic kilim te...
Wool
Mid-Century Scandinavian Slate Gray Flatweave Rug Rölakan By Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century Swedish flat weave rug, designed by acclaimed textile artist Ingegerd Silow, is a masterclass in geometric refinement and Scandinavian color harmony.
Wool
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. ...
Wool
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet "Korall" by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården Eringsboda
By Vävaregården, Erik Lundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet “Korall” by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården i Eringsboda, Sweden. Fields in beige, white, black, yellow and orange. Handwoven in wool and signed with...
Wool, Linen
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Green Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
The flat weave technique, known in Sweden as rölakan, contributes to the rug’s light yet durable handle, and the weave is reversible — a testament to both functional craftsmanship an...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rug by Agda Österberg Doris Leslie Blau
By Agda Österberg
Located in New York, NY
Woven in wool on linen, the rug showcases the signature Swedish flat-weave technique (Rölakan), known for its durability, reversibility, and clean finish.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The technique, known in Sweden as “rölakan,” allows for clarity in form without compromising the tactile charm of the material.
Wool
Brita Svefors Dark Blue and Brow Flat-Weave Rug "Opal" for Axeco, Sweden, 1960s
By Brita Svefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug (Rölakan / Kilim) designed by Brita Svefors for Axeco, Sweden.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Vintage Geometric Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
The technique, known in Sweden as "rölakan," allows for clarity in form without compromising the tactile charm of the material.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Beige Flatweave Rug By Kerstin Persson
By Kerstin Persson
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven in wool, the rug is executed in the classic rölakan technique-Sweden's traditional flat weave method-resulting in a reversible textile with exceptional durability.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the traditional Swedish flat-weaving (rölakan) technique, the rug's texture is both durable and visually tactile.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Kerstin Persson Signed 'KP'
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven in wool, the rug is executed in the classic rölakan technique—Sweden’s traditional flat weave method—resulting in a reversible textile with exceptional durability.
Wool
Mid-Century Scandinavian Slate Gray Flatweave Rug - By Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the traditional Swedish flat-weaving (rölakan) technique, the rug's texture is both durable and visually tactile.
Wool
$3,374 / item
Scandinavian Rollakan Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
This authentic Swedish Kilim (Rölakan), signed "ILS," is a masterful example of mid-century Scandinavian art, expertly blending traditional Nordic folk-weaving with the minimalist ge...
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Art Deco Abstract Flatweave Rug By Carl Edvin Svensson
Located in New York, NY
Executed in the traditional Swedish flat weave (rölakan) method, the rug is both durable and visually precise.
Wool
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
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Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
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Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
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