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Modern Whimsical Fish Design Swedish Inspired Runner Rug 60910

Size: 3 ft 1 in x 10 ft (0.94 m x 3.05 m)

This rug can be ordered in any standard or custom sizes.

Modern Whimsical Fish Design Swedish Inspired Runner, Country of Origin: Modern Indian, Circa date: Modern – This playful piece was inspired by the Swedish rugs of the middle of the 20th century. During this time, the vintage Scandinavian rugs honored the natural world and served as a contrast between nature and the world of man. They honored the intersection of elements that invoked the feeling you get when you are outdoors. The organic shapes of these modern rugs contrasted with the streamlined world of glass and steel to create a design that represents a new concept in modern design that is still influential today.

Like many of the mid-century modern rugs that inspired it, this modern area rug from India presents elements of nature in abstract form. The artist used changes in direction and line to create the feeling of fish swimming in flowing water. The fish are going in many different directions, which draws the eye in a way that creates abrupt direction changes and shifts. In this way, the artist captured the spontaneous movement of the way fish swim together, suddenly changing direction without notice.

Another interesting technique the artist used is that you can imagine the flow of the water by the movements of the fish, while the water is represented by only a solid blue background. This creates an almost imagined realism that you find in some of the most iconic midcentury and contemporary abstract artworks. Abstract artwork uses minimal lines and details and invites the mind to fill in the rest.

One of the fascinating features of the design is that the artist used contrasting weights, colors, and types of fish. Some are similar to real fish, and others have a more dreamlike, surreal quality. This rug is a hallway runner rug that would be the perfect addition to a room with a beach or ocean theme. Its colors are vibrant, and it adds a modern character to a hallway or as a piece that connects two areas of the home. The fish design rug would be an excellent addition to a nautical theme or for a room of simple, neutral colors.

Traditionally, Swedish rugs were meant to provide a place for your eyes to land and serve as a focal point of the room. Today, rugs such as this one can be used in a similar way among modern décor. Finding a unique rug sets the tone of the room and gives you a solid foundation for the furniture and accessories. This fish pattern, handmade, wool pile hallway runner rug will bring a smile to your face every time you see it and will give the space a unique character that suits your more creative side.

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