Sweden, circa 1950s–1960s
Price: SOLD 185,000 ISK
This signed Karin Jönsson flat-weave rug is a superb example of mid-20th-century Swedish textile art. With its carefully balanced geometric border, traditional rölakan weaving, and authentic vintage wear, it holds both aesthetic and cultural appeal.
An flat weave rug typically features:
- Rölakan (a traditional Swedish flat weave technique), which creates a thin, durable, and reversible textile with a tight weave.
- Features stylised geometric motifs of thistle-like forms arranged in a clean, repetitive border set against a plain central field — typical of mid-century Scandinavian modern aesthetics.
- 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 “JK” 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: 195 x 140 cm.