Scandinavian Rya Rugs

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Scandinavian rya rugs. The first ryas originated in the early fifteenth century as coarse long piled heavy covers used by. Abstract blue area rugs. Though rya means rug in english the original meaning in sweden of rya was a bed cover with a knotted pile. Norra älmtavägen 239 374 92 asarum sweden.

Rya rugs for example are woven with a combination of techniques that include weaving tapestry needlework and carpet knots. We have a qualified customer service team ready to speak about scandinavian rugs in addition to the amazing deals. Vintage swedish rya rug. At first the scandinavian rugs designs were woven in solid colors featuring black gray white and yellow but as time passed geometric shapes and floral designs were introduced.

Rugs inspired by the beauty of the nordic light colors and landscape. The vintage scandinavian rya rugs that were made in sweden have extremely long dense pile and were inspired by the turkish yataks or bedding rugs. Beautiful collection of vintage swedish rya rugs and carpets. Designs range from rich single tones to more eye catching geometric patterns.

Traditionally scandinavian rya rugs were hand made by artisans who would add symmetric turkish or ghiordes knots directly to the warp through a specially woven backing. Small holes in the weave allowed the rug makers. 2 x 18 runner. Vintage scandinavian modern swedish wool rya rug carpet mid century 70 s.

Design marlek 202 x 123 cm 6 6x 4 feet dated handmade in uppsala sweden 1968 themodernfind 5 out of 5 stars 5 850 00. Mid century vintage rya rug wool wall hanging carpet danish modern eames era. There s never a better time than now to live in a home you love with a elin hand tufted wool multicolor area rug made by. From our home to yours.

Named after a town in southwest sweden rya swedish rugs date back to the 16th century. A rya or rye is a traditional scandinavian wool rug with a long pile of about 1 to 3 inches. With timeless scandinavian design only high quality materials and free delivery in 3 6 business days we want to bring the nordic aesthetic from our home to every home. Scandinavia is known for their rya and rollakan scandinavian rugs.

Our stunning rugs come in all shapes and sizes and each one is a welcome addition anywhere in the home.