Ingegerd Silow
Sweden
Price: SOLD 175,000 ISK
Ingegerd Silow (1916–2005) was a renowned Swedish textile artist and designer, best known for her work with flat weave rugs (rölakan). Her pieces are celebrated for their clean Scandinavian aesthetics, combining traditional Swedish folk motifs with a modernist sensibility.
An Ingegerd Silow flat weave rug typically features:
Rölakan (a traditional Swedish flat weave technique), which creates a thin, durable, and reversible textile with a tight weave.
Geometric patterns and stylised natural motifs such as flowers, stars, diamonds, and leaves—often arranged in symmetrical or rhythmically repeating patterns.
Muted, earthy tones—such as soft blues, ochres, greens, and creams —typical of mid-century Swedish design.
High-quality wool, sometimes woven on a linen warp.
Many of her rugs are signed with her initials “IS” woven into the corner.
Her designs are subtle yet sophisticated, evoking a sense of order, harmony, and understated beauty. They are highly collectible and valued both for their craftsmanship and artistic integrity.
Recently professionally cleaned.
Dimension:
200cm x 138cm