Swedish woollen Rollakan with geometric pattern pastel colours c1960s

Swedish röllakan rug in pastel shades. Reversible. Unsigned and probably dates from the 1960s-70s.

Rugs are shown in a room setting. The sale is for the rug only.

Excellent condition, very minor marks from use but no signs of wear or damage.

Röllakan rugs are an important part of the Swedish textile tradition. Initially part of the peasant craft dating back to the middle-ages they were given a modern make-over by the Swedish textile designer Märta Måås-Fjetterström in the early years of the Twentieth century.  She went on to inspire and train many designers who produced high quality hard wearing woollen rugs with a typical muted Scandinavian palette and suble modern motifs. They are real works of art as well as functional homeware items and are an essential feature of the Scandinavian look.