Large Traditional Swedish Rag Rugs

Majken

Large Vintage Rug

66x224 cms

A very old rug, woven in the 1930's in Helsingborg, Sweden. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' plain weave and 'rosengang' rosepath. Rugs of this age and design are highly sought after and are becoming increasingly rare.

£295

Klara

Large Vintage Rug

Beautiful soft colour combination. Woven in Helsingborg in the 1960's. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave). In excellent condition.

£145

Eva

Large Vintage Rug

68 x 423 cm

Woven in the 1950's in Ohr, Smaland, Sweden. A larger version of rug 'Bild' and woven by the same weaver. A very elegant rug, with a beautiful colour combination. The type of rug found in Swedish manor houses.

£495

Aneboda

Large Vintage Rug

60x308cms

A very classical Swedish 'trasmatta' rug. Woven in Smaland, Sweden in the 1940's from small strips of cloth. Contains many shades of blue as blue was the colour of Swedish work clothes and work clothes that were too old to be used any longer were usually cut into strips and woven into rugs. Cutting cloth into strips for weaving was often childrens' work. In this rug the weaver has woven small strips of bright red into the rug. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave).

£ 195

Anna

Large Vintage Rug

63x334cms

A very elegant and well woven rug from Smalandsstenar, Sweden. Woven around 1950. Post-war, weavers started using more colourful fabrics and creating thicker rugs, using a variety of textiles that had previously not been available. In very good condition.

£ 450

Marta

Large Vintage Rug

66x323cms

A very rare rug. Woven in the 1930's in Vislanda, Smaland, Sweden. This is a 'ripsmattor' rug. Woven in typical checkered pattern with an elegant border, in pretty blue and off-white. Weaving technique 'rips'. This rug would be suitable for a hall, landing, bathroom or bedroom and, depending on the floor surface, may require a thin underlay to prevent movement. A beautiful rug.

£ 225

Tomten

Large Vintage Rug

68x382cms

Woven in the 1970's in Helsingborg, Sweden. In very good condition, having been kept in a wooden bridal chest. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave). Well woven.

£ 125

Tornsfall

Large Vintage Rug

64x432cms

A long and colourful rug with a nice design. Woven on a traditional floor loom in Smaland, Sweden in the late 1950's. Could be split into two rugs.

£175

Harald

Large Vintage Rug

79x426cms

Woven in the 1970's in Helsingborg, Sweden. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave). A rare example of a weaving pattern used post-war where different colours were woven into the rug from each end to create a colourful 'trasmatta'. The rug has barely been used.

£ 140

Peter

Large Vintage Rug

66x245cms

Woven in the 1960's in Alvesta, Sweden. Rich, warm colours. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave) and 'rosengang' (rosepath). A beautiful and well woven rug.

£245

Bjorkea

Large Vintage Rug

80x253cms

Unusually broader rug. Woven in the 1960's in rural Smaland, Sweden. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain/flat weave). Thinner strips of pretty gingham dress fabric can be found throughout the rug.

£155

Carl-August

Large Vintage Rug

63x211cms

A very typical Swedish runner/rug. A combination of colours with a darker stripe to add definition to the rug. Woven in the town of Kalmar in Smaland, Sweden. This rug is a fine example of those rugs which would have been placed in cottages and smaller dwellings throughout rural Sweden. Weaving technique 'tuskfat' (plain/flat weave).

£115

Frederick

Large Vintage Rug

60x416cms

Woven in Helsingborg, Sweden in the 1970's. A background of soft greys/brown with colourful strips of fabric added. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave). In good condition. New fringes.

£ 165

Elsa

Large Vintage Rug

63x330cms

A fantastic rug woven in the 1930's in Helsingborg, Sweden. Historical weaving pattern. Weaving techniques 'tuskaft' (plain weave) and 'rosengang' (rosepath). An old rug, well woven. New fringes added.

£ 160

Astrid

Large Vintage Rug

63x603cms

Woven in the 1970's in Helsingborg, Sweden. Combining the weaving techniques 'tuskaft' (plain weave) and 'rosengang' (rosepath). A well woven rug in excellent condition having barely been used. Colourways and fabrics typical of the era when weavers were able to experiment with textiles not previously available. The rug would look fantastic in a minimal setting on painted floorboards. Please ask if you would like more photographs prior to purchase.

£ 240

Lotta

Large Vintage Rug

71x492cms

This rug has never been used. Woven in the 1970's in Helsingborg, Sweden. Weaving techniques 'tuskfat' (plain weave) and 'rosengang' (rosepath). A colourful and well woven rug. More photographs available.

£ 180

Ingrid

Large Vintage Rug

57x355cms

Woven in the early 1930's in rural Sweden. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave). The rug currently has cloth ends as fringes did not become common on rugs until the middle of the 1930's. The cloth is however worn and will be replaced with new fringes. An attractive rug.

£ 150

Alva

Large Vintage Rug

75x208cms

This is one of two sample rugs, bought from a Swedish weaving house. The rug has never been used and is as new. Woven in the 1990's. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave).

£75

Alicia

Large Vintage Rug

66 x 326cms

Wonderful colour combination of green, red and grey. Woven in the 1980's in Helsingborg. In excellent condition. Weaving technique 'tuskaft' (plain weave).

£175