Description:

Swedish textile designer
Rölakan rug, 1960s.
Handwoven rölakan rug in wool, featuring a solid muted green tone with fringes at both ends. A refined example of Swedish textile tradition, combining simplicity with fine craftsmanship.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Swedish textile designer.
Material: Wool.
Dimensions: 170 × 82 cm.
Period: 1960s.
Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
The rölakan technique is a traditional Swedish flat-weave method dating back to the 18th century. In the 1950s and 60s, it experienced a revival among modern weavers who merged folk craftsmanship with minimalist design and soft natural colours—hallmarks of Scandinavian modernism.