8 x 10 - Yellow Indian Swedish Rug - 30960

30960 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 07'11 x 10'03.

Nordic Solstice: A Swedish-Style Masterpiece of Gilded Geometry

Behold a radiant ode to the legacy of Scandinavian Modernism—a handwoven wool kilim that channels the spirit of mid-century Swedish design through the golden lens of Gula Havet—“The Yellow Sea”—a renowned composition by the legendary textile artist Marianne Richter. Woven in India by contemporary master artisans, this striking creation resurrects the architectural geometry and optimistic palette of Swedish postwar optimism, celebrating a movement where form followed feeling, and beauty served function.

The golden ochre field glows like sunlight on Baltic waters, grounded by columns of stacked “castle steps” and comb-like zigzags that echo the bold modernist motifs of Richter’s most iconic designs. Interspersed among these forms are rhythmic constellations of cubic motifs—crosses and checkerboards rendered in deep claret and creamy ivory—creating a visual score of structured movement. The central spine, marked by alternating blocks, suggests both a spine and a seam—uniting logic with lyricism in one harmonious design.

Along its perimeter, a patterned border of marching geometric blossoms encircles the field like a stitched embroidery frame—reminding us that this is not merely floor covering, but a canvas of cultural significance. There is a profound quietude in its symmetry, a confidence in its restraint, and a joyous warmth in its palette—invoking both the handmade integrity of Swedish folk art and the modernist ideals of Bauhaus and beyond.

Scarce, refined, and steeped in the prestige of Scandinavian textile heritage, this röllakan-style kilim transcends trends. It is not only a piece of design history—revived and reimagined—but also a talisman of rarity and symbolic value. For collectors and designers seeking to infuse their spaces with storied elegance and timeless modernity, this exquisite work of art offers an extraordinary, heirloom-worthy experience.

• Rendered in variegated shades of yellow, brown, charcoal, red, beige, buttermilk, coffee, dark gray, and oatmeal with other accent colors.
• Drawing Inspiration from Marianne Richter and her design Gula Havet meaning The Yellow Sea.
• Abrash.
• Handwoven wool.
• Made in India.
• Measures: 07'11 x 10'03.
• Brand New. In-Stock.