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What is a Finnish rug called?
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A Finnish rug is often called a ryijy. The term refers to a carpet that features a thick shaggy pile that is hand knotted. In Finland, these rugs usually function as wall tapestries rather than floor coverings. Find a collection of Scandinavian rugs on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78269 Vintage Finnish Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 1'11 x 4'00. Full of tiny details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern "Kehrä" Rya Wool Rug, Designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme, Finland
Located in Karis, Nyland
This classic Finnish rya rug or wall hanging was designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme. Model is called
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Ritva Puotila Finnish Rya Ryijy Carpet, Neptunas 1968
By Ritva Puotila
Located in Dallas, TX
79099 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1970's Ritva Puotila Finnish Rya Ryijy Carpet, Flame 1979
By Ritva Puotila
Located in Dallas, TX
79098 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Marjatta Metsovaara Vibrant Red Seashell Wall Rug/Carpet, 1960s
By Marjatta Metsovaara, Finnrya Oy AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish rya rugs (wall hangings) date back centuries, were very important and had a pivotal role in
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78277 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'07 x 05'09. Finnish Ryijy Rya rugs, commonly known as Ryijy
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off