If someone is looking for an iconic item for his or her home – the answer lies before him. Although recently made, Swedish-inspired rugs stay true to the best traditions of Scandinavian craftsmanship. And nowadays there is almost nothing as widely acclaimed and desired in the world of interior design as the Northern carpets. There are many reasons for such recognition, most of them visible at first glance. They are extremely qualitative and, according to tradition, made of the best sort of wool. Their pile is very often flat, however one may find among them some real soft, long pile beauties. Finally, they are characterized by the incomparable, unique and distinctive design, which has a profound history and a meaningful message behind it. The beginnings of Swedish carpet craft reach back to the Middle Ages. However, the form in which they exist today started shaping in the late 19th and the early 20th century, to become fully developed in the mid-twenties. The biggest contribution should be definitely attributed to Märta Måås-Fjetterström – the mother of rugs, whose tremendous legacy is estimated at more than 700 original designs. Her creations have served as an inspiration to numbers of Swedish (but not only) artists, who followed in her footsteps. Today, we may please our eyes with the mesmerizing charm of Scandinavian aesthetics, which is present even in the most recent creations. What is so special about those rugs? The whole idea of minimal yet utterly tasteful and practical Scandinavian design was forged on the premise that anyone – not only rich and wealthy but absolutely any citizen – should be able to afford a beautiful and livable interior. A rug has always been an integral part of it. Deeply inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of mountains, seashores and idyllic countryside, Swedish rugs’ expression lies in simple, geometric forms – a symbolic representation of nature. Toned, pastel color palette is dominated by shades of dusty blue, pink, and brown. It has not changed over the years, if anything, it improved. Nowadays, next to historical motifs, one may find fresh and contemporary influences, which do not disturb the original harmony and artistry in the slightest.
Modern Swedish Rugs
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Swedish Pile Rug N12885
Size: 14'10" × 23'8" (452 × 721 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12872
Size: 9'9" × 10'0" (297 × 304 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave N12871
Size: 8'0" × 10'2" (243 × 309 cm) -
Swedish Rya Rug N12857
Size: 14'0" × 15'0" (426 × 457 cm) -
Swedish Rya Rug N12855
Size: 11'0" × 19'1" (335 × 581 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12708
Size: 13'10" × 19'7" (421 × 596 cm) -
Modern Swedish Rug N12674
Size: 12'0" × 17'7" (365 × 535 cm) -
Swedish Pile Rug N12826
Size: 10'7" × 13'7" (322 × 414 cm) -
Swedish Pile Rug N12825
Size: 10'0" × 13'8" (304 × 416 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12810
Size: 6'6" × 9'10" (198 × 299 cm) -
Swedish Pile Rug N12807
Size: 10'5" × 10'1" (317 × 307 cm) -
Swedish Pile Rug N12806
Size: 14'0" × 19'9" (426 × 601 cm) -
Swedish Pile Rug N12723
Size: 8'10" × 14'7" (269 × 444 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12705
Size: 10'6" × 13'3" (320 × 403 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Inspired Rug N12703
Size: 6'7" × 12'0" (200 × 365 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12679
Size: 10'1" × 14'0" (307 × 426 cm) -
Modern Swedish Rug N12677
Size: 9'0" × 11'3" (274 × 342 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12676
Size: 10'6" × 12'6" (320 × 381 cm) -
Modern Swedish Rug N12660
Size: 12'6" × 17'7" (381 × 535 cm) -
Swedish Rug N12655
Size: 6'4" × 14'6" (193 × 441 cm) -
Modern Swedish Rug N12650
Size: 8'5" × 9'10" (256 × 299 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12607
Size: 13'2" × 15'4" (401 × 467 cm) -
New Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12590
Size: 4'7" × 5'7" (139 × 170 cm) -
Modern Half Pile Swedish Rug N12567
Size: 16'1" × 22'4" (490 × 680 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12562
Size: 10'0" × 14'0" (304 × 426 cm) -
Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12535
Size: 11'6" × 15'0" (350 × 457 cm) -
Swedish Rug N12519
Size: 16'9" × 21'9" (510 × 662 cm) -
Contemporary Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12501
Size: 11'9" × 17'10" (358 × 543 cm) -
Modern Swedish Design Rya Rug N12411
Size: 15'2" × 20'5" (462 × 622 cm) -
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug N12402
Size: 12'0" × 18'0" (365 × 548 cm)