Swedish Rya rug
A rya is a Scandinavian wool rug. Though rya means "rug" in English, the original meaning in Sweden of rya was a bed cover with a knotted pile. The first ryas originated in the early fifteenth century as coarse, long-piled, heavy covers used by mariners instead of furs. As time progressed, the rugs have evolved to be lighter and more colourful. The insulation that ryas provide protects against the cold.
There are hoops attached at the back as this was once used as a wall hanging but can be used as a rug.
C.1940
80×96cm
A rya is a Scandinavian wool rug. Though rya means "rug" in English, the original meaning in Sweden of rya was a bed cover with a knotted pile. The first ryas originated in the early fifteenth century as coarse, long-piled, heavy covers used by mariners instead of furs. As time progressed, the rugs have evolved to be lighter and more colourful. The insulation that ryas provide protects against the cold.
There are hoops attached at the back as this was once used as a wall hanging but can be used as a rug.
C.1940
80×96cm
A rya is a Scandinavian wool rug. Though rya means "rug" in English, the original meaning in Sweden of rya was a bed cover with a knotted pile. The first ryas originated in the early fifteenth century as coarse, long-piled, heavy covers used by mariners instead of furs. As time progressed, the rugs have evolved to be lighter and more colourful. The insulation that ryas provide protects against the cold.
There are hoops attached at the back as this was once used as a wall hanging but can be used as a rug.
C.1940
80×96cm