Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 196 cm x 143 cm.

79392 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 08'01. This vintage Swedish rollakan rug embodies the refined restraint and intellectual elegance that define Scandinavian Modern design. ...

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...

79062 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'08. This handwoven wool vintage Scandinavian Swedish rollakan rug, titled “Aniara”, is a stunning creation by the...

60s 70s Scandinavian Green Abstract UNUSED Danish Rya Rug Modern Mid Century DESIGNER: Dania Taepper CIRCA: 1960s 1970s STYLE: Danish Hand-Knotted Rya, Mid-Century Modern ORIGIN: De...

Mid-20th century Swedish wool rug in neutral colors by Ingegerd Silow. Woven signature to edge 'IS' Size: 4'4" × 6'6" (132 × 198 cm) This vintage Swedish flat weave rug by Ingegerd S...

A sophisticated 9 x 12 Kilim from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection. This flat weave enjoys a remarkable mid-century design inspiration in a distinctive striation marrying a ...

An 8 x 10 from Rug & Kilim’s Scandanavian Collection,inspired by mid-century Swedish Modernism to create a new language in design. The alluring influence can be witnessed in comf...

70's Ege Rya Vanguard, Brown Mustard Purple, Scarves Cream, UNUSED, Wool Rya Rug DESIGNER: Ege Rya CIRCA: 1970s STYLE: Rya, Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) ORIGIN: Denmark, EU MAT...

Scandinavian designer Rya carpet, 1960/70s. Hand-knotted rya carpet in wool with a zigzag-inspired pattern in shades of yellow, blue, brown, and grey. A distinctive design from the p...

An antique Caucasian Kazak accent rug. The royal blue ground of this low pile east Caucasian scatters shows two red hexagonal medallions and attending pairs of ivory smaller gul moti...

78110 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Kilim Rug, 06'08 x 09'00. This vintage Swedish rollakan rug, influenced by the legendary weaver Ma...

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...

This vintage hand-woven Swedish rug has a tonal overall field of camel, beige, sage and gray interwoven serrated geometric motif, overlaid by polychrome scattered tribal lozenges row...

This is a Vintage Swedish kilim woven circa 1920-1950 and it measures 230 X 164 cm. The design of this kilim is attributed to Ingegerd Silow, one of the most influential designers in...

78468 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'02 x 07'09. Emulating Nordic style with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug provides a feelin...

A vintage Russian Bessarabian flat-weave accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of 2 tigers in a forest setting. Measures: 6' 7" x 9' 9".

Inspired by the geometric architecture and rich colors of the Swedish Grace era. A significant Scandinavian design movement that drew inspiration from neoclassicism and art deco. ...

Hojer Eksport Wilton Blue Shades Circle UNUSED Rya Rug Modern Mid Century Wool DESIGNER: Hojer Eksport Wilton CIRCA: 1970s STYLE: Hand-Knotted Rya, Mid-Century Modern ORIGIN: NETHER...

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''

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 ...

A highly unusual vintage Scandinavian flat-weave, distinguished by a diminutive format and by a pattern composed of two five-pointed star devices floating on an empty chartreuse gree...

Vintage Swedish Green, Brown Flat-Weave Wool Rug Signed by Ingegerd Silow Size: 6'4" × 9'2" (193 × 279 cm) A charming vintage Swedish flat-weave rug attributed to the designer known ...

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 ...

78277 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'07 x 05'09. Finnish Ryijy Rya rugs, commonly known as Ryijy rugs, are a cherished aspect of Finnish textile art, re...

Vintage Swedish multicoloured soft tones striped rug. Circa 1950. Bag 12 / Rug 113

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 ...

Mid-20th-century Swedish rag rug. It features a geometric stripe design in muted tones of ecru, grey, pink, lilac and black. 110x210 cm In a very good used condition.

A vintage Turkish Karabagh carpet from the mid-20th century.

Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern rug is from the French Art Deco Rug collection by Rug & Kilim—a contemporary reimagining of period pieces from 1920s France. On the design...

A multi color wool carpet designed and produced by Elsa Ekholm, Sweden, c. 1960s.

This flatweave natural jute rug showcases a contemporary Dhurrie design, featuring a tan-beige base color and stylish gray geometric accents. This rug measures 10'6" x 14'9".

Shirvan rugs – The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in...

78111 Vintage Green Swedish Pile Rug, 02'06 x 04'11. The Nordic Embrace: A Vintage Swedish Masterpiece of Elegant Simplicity. There is an inviti...

A brown, green and pink-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed by Erik Lundberg and produced by Vävaregården, Sweden, c. 1950s.

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 ...

Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug, Signed VF-e-65 Size: 4'10" × 6'10" (147 × 208 cm) This remarkable vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug, woven circa 1950, showcases the timeless e...

A vintage Swedish Scandinavian flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century. Measures: 9' 1" x 11' 7".

This is a Hand made Swedish country Rag Rug.

78142 Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya 04'08 x 06'07. Showcasing an expressive Crocus-Krokus design, incr...

This diamond pattern Patchwork Sheepskin rug is a unique piece custom made by eluxury home. It is meticulously handcrafted by Australian artisa...

An orange, brown and yellow-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed and produced by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, c. 1950s.

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 ...

60's 70's Brown White Lattice Squares UNUSED Rya Rug Modern Mid Century Wool DESIGNER: Dania Taepper CIRCA: 1960s 1970s STYLE: Danish Hand-Knotted Rya, Mid-Century Modern ORIGIN: De...

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...

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 ...

31114 Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'05 x 11'11. Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs produced in India seamlessly combine minimalist Scandinavia...

Ca.1920 Antique English Fragment Rug 4'3'' X 3'6'', handmade and hand-knotted piece , came from Europe to america back in 1950s and was made by weavers in Europe around 1920s. Englis...

77580, vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line Area rug after Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar. Displaying well-balanced asymmetry and a bold linear art form, this vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line rug...

78488 Vintage Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 04'07 x 06'09. The Nordic Cipher: A Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Quiet Geometry. Emanating the restrained sophistication that defines Scan...

78492 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug by Judith Johansson, 05'11 x 07'03. With its Scandinavian Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish ro...

78490 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan rug, measures 06'01 x 08'04. A triumph of Scandinavian Modern textile art, this handwoven vintage Swedish rollakan—Fonstret, designed by the reve...

A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool and cotton. Further on the design: Our “Nu” f...

30943 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 12'10. Where Scandinavian Modern sensibility converges with the calming ethos of Biophilic Design, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired ...

Danish contemporary artist Carsten Beck Nielsen ‘paints’ geometric shapes with a shaggy hand-knotted wool pile on a flat-woven canvas. For this second edi...

30696 new Swedish inspired Kilim rug with Minimalist Scandinavian Modern style 05'01 x 08'00. Warm and inviting with hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug beau...

Rare flatweave carped proberly designed by Anna Maria Hoke for Gotlands hemslöjd in 1961. Previous owners mother recevied it as anniversery gift and according to him it was ordered...

Antique Malayer Rug 4.9 X 3.5 , handmade and hand-knotted, tribal rug , Wool on cotton foundation, authentic Persian Carpet

Hand knotted in texturally soft, inviting wool, this modern rug hails from the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection, a celebration of Swedish modernism with ...

This 9x12 Swedish style flatweave is from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool & undyed natural yarns, its design reflects a contem...