Description:-
77034 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'01 x 08'02.
Örbyhus Geometry” — A Mid-Century Swedish Rollakan by Ingegerd Silow
Woven with quiet power and architectural clarity, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug is a signed original by the celebrated textile designer Ingegerd Silow—her monogram “IS” proudly woven into the corner as both hallmark and signature of provenance. This isn’t merely a rug—it is an exceptional masterpiece of Nordic design heritage, echoing the golden age of Scandinavian modernism, where form followed feeling and geometry danced with restraint.
Three monumental stepped octagons anchor the composition in rhythmic succession, their sun-washed hues radiating warmth like the slow-turning Nordic sun. Surrounding them, stepped lozenges in earthy green tones pulse outward, each edged in a deep walnut brown that evokes pine forests silhouetted against twilight skies. Interspersed are delicate white crosses—modest yet potent, evoking runic symbols of harmony and balance. These motifs create visual breathing space, inviting the eye to wander and meditate, as if tracing a path through sacred geometry.
The natural color palette—ochres, moss greens, and mineral browns—is drawn from the Swedish landscape itself: lichen-draped stones, golden meadows in late summer, and the quiet dignity of ancient forests. The flatweave kilim structure adds a tactile dimension that speaks to the enduring craftsmanship of mid-century Sweden, while the precise composition expresses Silow’s modernist ethos: clarity without coldness, structure without severity.
This bespoke textile is not only a symbol of prestige and refined taste—it is also a testament to the social good of preserving artisan legacies. Ingegerd Silow’s work championed the continuation of traditional Swedish weaving through a modernist lens, celebrating the handwoven as both utilitarian and sublime. Pieces such as this are exceedingly scarce, and their presence within an interior space elevates not just the room, but the narrative of the home itself. To acquire such a piece is to own a fragment of Scandinavian art history—a legacy of noble design, now more coveted than ever.
- Rendered in variegated shades of brown, ochre, goldenrod, coffee, saffron, and beige with other accent colors.
- Designed by Ingegerd Silow.
- Signature lower corner initials IS.
- Name: unnamed.
- Abrash.
- Rollakan or Rolakan.
- Handwoven Wool.
- Made in Sweden.
- Measures: 05'01 x 08'02.
- Date: Mid-20th Century.
