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Artistic Earthy Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Folk Art Design Rya Rug 46358

Size: 6 ft 5 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.96 m x 2.51 m)

Origin: Scandinavian Rugs

Style: Swedish Rugs

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This regal vintage Scandinavian Rya features a lovely assortment of rustic motifs that are combined to create a handsome arts and crafts-style double medallion.

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Middle part of the 20th Century – This magnificent vintage Scandinavian mid-century  Swedish Rya rug depicts a strong geometric composition with sophisticated double medallions that are comprised of stylized botanical motifs. The sumptuous beaver-colored field showcases a pair of grand medallions that are decorated with delicate blossoms, floral sprays, pyramidal evergreens and strong lozenge-shaped figures, creating a striking, unique composition – even among the diverse world of vintage rugs. The exquisite borders depict a strong leaded outlines and a lovely variety of compartmental patterns that are arranged in a stained-glass format. Pastoral end pieces adorned with dainty floral sprays and meandering streams showcase the sophisticated combination of beaver brown, periwinkle and verdant green accent colors that are featured throughout this beautiful and quite artistic mid-century vintage Swedish Rya Rug (woven during the middle part of the 20th century).