Mid-Century Scandinavian Geometric Crimson Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet Rya Pile Rug By Irja Mikkola BB9045 3'7" × 5'6" $5,000

This vintage Swedish rya pile rug by Irja Mikkola brings mid-century Scandinavian design into a tactile hand-knotted wool format. Rooted in the Nordic rya tradition, it reflects the period’s preference for bold simplicity, expressive texture, and graphic clarity.

A rich crimson field sets the stage for a central vertical composition of abstract geometric forms in deep black and burgundy. Rather than a strict repeat, the design reads as a stacked sequence of sculptural shapes, creating a strong axis that draws the eye through the entire carpet. The borderless layout leaves generous areas of open red field at the sides, allowing the shaggy pile to soften the imagery and give the surface a painterly, almost meditative quality.

The high-pile wool construction adds warmth, depth, and movement, making the rug as compelling underfoot as it is visually. Its saturated palette and modernist restraint suit interiors that balance vintage character with clean-lined furnishings, whether placed in a living room, study, or intimate seating area. This Swedish rya rug offers a distinctive expression of Scandinavian style with enduring decorative presence.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.