Rug making techniques Scandinavian rugs

this rug exemplifies marta maas-fjetterstrom s distinctive geometric style.

the art of rug-making ancient , extraordinarily complex – not mention culturally significant peoples among whom such traditions developed. complicated lists of knot-types , weaving techniques long employed master weavers of china , persia indicative of importance of rug-making cultures. though rug-making came scandinavia notably later did traditional rug-making cultures in eastern world, equally complex , sophisticated methodology weaving fine rugs did develop in northern european countries.

rya rugs, example, woven combination of techniques include weaving tapestry, needlework, , carpet knots. traditionally, scandinavian rya rugs hand-made artisans add symmetric turkish (or ghiordes) knots directly warp through specially woven backing. small holes in weave allowed rug-makers insert evenly spaced knots using larger tapestry needle.

it interesting note that, unlike many other culturally important rugs, ryas used pile facing downward, better insulate wearer. such, design elements , ornamentation woven of rugs, pile consisting of solid colors. on time, reversed, creating colorful ryas caught eye of mid-twentieth century designers did popularize them.

it difficult talk history , style of scandinavian rugs without mentioning marta maas-fjetterstrom. 1 of important figures in entire history of scandinavian rug-making, marta maas-fjetterstrom mid-twentieth century rug designer pieces among noteworthy rugs ever designed. working 1919 until death in 1941, maas-fjetterstrom focused on creating rugs communicated intimacy of natural world through modernist approach lines , geometric figures. pieces in of exclusive art museums in world , outsized reputation in design world more 70 years after death, maas-fjetterstrom’s accomplishments illustrate importance of scandinavian rugs.