Rug & Kilim’s Swedish Inspired Folk Art Rug, Brown With Figural Geometric Motifs

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Hand-knotted in an especially soft, intricate blend of Ghazni wool, this 3x5 rug is an evocative new addition to Rug … Read more Hand-knotted in an especially soft, intricate blend of Ghazni wool, this 3x5 rug is an evocative new addition to Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection. This piece serves as a sophisticated, contemporary homage to Mid-Century Modern Swedish "Rollakan" folk art, translating the rustic, storytelling charm of the North into a luxury construction that is both durable and incredibly comfortable.

On the Design:

In this captivating piece, a rich, earthen field of tobacco-brown and rust tones serves as a warm stage for a rhythmic "visual diary" of Scandinavian village life. The design is teeming with vibrant figural motifs—charming carts, playful animals, and stylized humans—all rendered with a naïve, primitive grace that celebrates the spontaneous spirit of Nordic folk art. These storytelling elements are framed by geometric patterns that pulse with a soft, chromatic energy, bridging the gap between ancestral mythology and modern abstraction.

Admirers of the craft will find their eye drawn to the iridescent, abrashed patina of the field, a soulful detail that lends the landscape a sense of organic movement and weathered history.

This visual depth is matched only by the luxurious, high-luster texture of the hand-spun Ghazni wool, which provides a plush, comfortable foundation that is rare for such a graphic pictorial.

It is an intentional, poetic contribution to a classic style—a labor of love from the Burano Collection that translates the rustic whimsy of the past into a sophisticated, smart new language for the contemporary home. See less