79394 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Ingegerd Silow, 04'06 x 06'10.
The Golden Örbyhus Radiance: A Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Design Heritage
This rare handwoven wool rollakan—an original creation by the celebrated Swedish designer Ingegerd Silow—is the kind of textile that makes collectors lean in a little closer. Rooted in the artistic traditions of Örbyhus in Uppsala County, this piece carries the unmistakable Silow signature—her refined balance of geometry, color harmony, and folkloric elegance. In a world where truly iconic Swedish flatweaves have become fiercely sought after, a signed Silow composition like this stands as a quiet but unmistakable symbol of prestige.
Its warm, golden-amber palette radiates a soft, sun-baked glow, enriched with wheat, honey, and tawny tones that evoke Nordic countryside fields in late summer. Silow’s signature stepped medallions, rendered in a beautifully modulated ombré, anchor the composition with a rhythmic architectural strength. Between them, she inserts clusters of stylized florals—each bouquet pixelated into geometric blooms, a modernist interpretation of age-old Scandinavian botanical motifs. The interplay of these elements gives the rug its hypnotic symmetry and a depth that feels at once folk-inflected and elegantly contemporary.
This is the sort of textile that doesn’t merely decorate a room—it defines it. Silow’s mastery lies in her ability to translate Swedish heritage into a design language that resonates across eras. Here, the subtle movement of hand-dyed wool yarns creates a mélange texture that shifts gently with the light, imbuing every viewing with a slightly different nuance. The piece speaks to craftsmanship at its highest tier: balanced, sophisticated, deeply rooted in place, and unwavering in its authenticity.
For collectors and designers seeking a truly elevated touch, this Örbyhus flatweave offers far more than visual pleasure—it offers cultural resonance. Silow’s textiles have become emblematic of Scandinavian Modern at its most soulful, and signed examples are increasingly scarce. This piece invites you into a world of Nordic refinement, where artisan tradition meets timeless artistic vision. It is not merely a rug, but a coveted work of Swedish design history—one that brings extraordinary warmth, rarity, and status to any curated interior.
- Designed by Ingegerd Silow. Lower corner signature initials IS.
- Name: Orbyhus. Orbyhus is a locality situated in Tierp Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden.
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in Sweden.
- Measures: 04'06 x 06'10.
- Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch.
- Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
