A beautifully preserved example of traditional Swedish folk textile art from the Skåne region of southern Sweden. Worked in a distinctive combination of flatweave and raised wool pile, the textile features an intricate repeating arrangement of stylized floral medallions and scrolling geometric motifs in soft blue, golden yellow, and olive green against a rich crimson ground.
The raised ornamentation creates a wonderfully textured surface, while the rhythmic composition and restrained palette give the piece a striking graphic quality. Finished with its original multicolored braided edging and decorative corner tassels, this exceptional textile reflects the rich weaving traditions of 19th-century rural Sweden, where elaborate textiles were often created for special occasions and formed an important part of a family’s treasured possessions.
Size: 4’3" x 4’4" [130cm x 132cm]
Age: Mid 19th Century
Origin: Skane, Sweden
Type: Swedish
Material: Wool
Pile Height:
Condition: Very Good
BK2918
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