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79358 Vintage Ingegerd Silow Swedish Rollakan Rug, 02'03 x 03'00.
The Pastel Bloom Reverie: Ingegerd Silow’s Blomstergården of Modernist Serenity
There is a special kind of prestige reserved for the rare Swedish flatweaves that manage to feel both playful and impossibly sophisticated. This handwoven vintage rollakan, Blomstergården by the celebrated Ingegerd Silow, is one of those pieces — a collectible textile that whispers exclusivity through its artistry rather than through ornament. In a world where authentic mid-century Scandinavian flatweaves are becoming increasingly scarce, this bouquet-in-wool stands as a luminous testament to Silow’s ability to merge modernism with the soul of Swedish folk tradition. It is not merely a rug; it is a curated experience of color, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy reserved for the truly discerning.
The exquisite work of art opens like a painterly flourish: a radiating bouquet of clustered blossoms, each rendered with Silow’s signature stepped petals and geometric precision. The flowers burst outward in a joyful choreography, anchored by angular leaf fronds that create a sense of movement and depth. This balance between rigor and whimsy — the ordered structure of modernism softened by the organic rhythms of nature — embodies the reason Silow’s floral series became an icon of mid-century textile design. Few pieces translate the language of the garden into such crisp abstraction, making this Blomstergården unmistakably hers.
Its palette is where the magic deepens. Soft butter yellow blooms glow against sherbet orange, while blush-pink florets and ice-blue petals reveal subtle shifts of tone unique to hand-dyed Scandinavian wool. Moss, olive, and pale mint create leafy counterpoints, giving the entire bouquet the fresh luminosity of a Nordic spring. This particular blend of hues is strongly associated with Silow’s finest mid-century floral works — a palette that interior designers covet for its ability to elevate a space without overpowering it. Pieces with this color harmony surface only occasionally, making this example all the more desirable.
The woven “IS” monogram anchors the composition with the assurance of authorship — a mark prized by collectors who know the value of genuine, workshop-produced Silow textiles. Whether displayed in a curated entryway, paired with Scandinavian wood furniture, or used as a statement textile in a modernist interior, this Blomstergården infuses the space with a refined sense of joy and status. It is a rare privilege to own a piece like this: a woven garden, a mid-century design treasure, and a quietly powerful expression of taste.
- Designed by Ingegerd Silow.
- Signature Lower Corner Initials IS.
- Title: “Blomstergården” (Flower Garden)
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 02'03 x 03'00.
- Pile Height: 0.17 of an inch.
- Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
