Description:

Evy Viola Wiklund
Rya carpet, 1967.
Hand-knotted rya carpet in pure wool with a geometric, almost sculptural pattern in warm red, black, and blue tones. Designed by Evy Viola Wiklund in 1967, this piece is a fine example of Swedish textile art from the period, where colour contrasts and organic forms were central elements.
Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Evy Viola Wiklund.
Material: Pure wool.
Dimensions: 200 x 102 cm (incl. fringes).
Period: 1967.
Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Evy Viola Wiklund was a Swedish textile artist active during the mid-20th century. Her works are characterised by vibrant colours, pronounced textures, and a strong sense of modernist form. Alongside contemporaries such as Ingegerd Silow and Barbro Nilsson, she helped establish the rya carpet as an artistic statement within the Scandinavian home.