Mid-Century Scandinavian Floral Crimson Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Rya Pile Rug By Ritva Puotila BB8194 6'6" × 10'0" $8,000

Hand-knotted in Sweden circa 1970s, this vintage Scandinavian rya pile rug by Ritva Puotila brings the long-pile tradition into a distinctly mid-century register. Woven in wool, it balances artisanal texture with the relaxed modern sensibility that made Swedish rya rugs so compelling to designers and collectors alike.

The composition rests on a deep crimson ground punctuated by oversized abstract floral medallions in burnt orange, rust, burgundy, and flashes of plum. Rather than a rigid border-and-center layout, the design relies on soft, irregular repetition and generous spacing, allowing each rounded form to read almost like a painted motif suspended in the pile.

Its shaggy surface gives the palette unusual depth, shifting from wine-dark shadows to warmer terracotta highlights as the light changes. The result is a vintage wool rug with strong decorative rhythm and ample atmosphere, well suited to a seating area, bedroom, or library corner that calls for color, tactility, and a quietly expressive Scandinavian presence.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery's passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.