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Vintage Swedish Mid Century Modern Marta Maas Fjetterstrom Falurutan Rod Kilim Rug 45784

Size: 7 ft 5 in x 10 ft 2 in (2.26 m x 3.1 m)

Origin: Scandinavian Rugs

Style: Marta Maas Fjetterstrom Rugs

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This exquisite signed rug created in Sweden circa – mid 20th century, features an elegant oxidized mahogany red field decorated with a chic compartmental allover pattern.

Swedish Rug, Scandinavia, Mid 20th Century – This spectacular ” Falurutan Rod” kilim rug woven by Barbro Nilsson at the workshops of Marta Maas Fjetterstrom features Rectilinear ribbons and vertical bands decorated with striped segments.  Coffered squares create a sophisticated allover pattern that is set over a beautifully oxidized mahogany red field embellished with abrashed details and variegated stripes that incorporate complementary hues of rusty brown and burnt orange. Stippled bands form horizontal stripes that are an integral part of the compartmental allover pattern. The formal vertical stripes are decorated with undulating lines and coffered squares rendered in alternating shades of umber, celadon and ivory. Created in the middle part of the 20th century, this exceptional vintage Swedish rug embodies the formal geometry, handsome colors and textural variegation that are renowned among regional rugs.