5 x 7 - Blue Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug - 79779
5 x 7 - Blue Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug - 79779
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● Vacuum with the beater bar off and always in the direction of the pile.
● Rotate 180° every 6 months for even wear and sun-fade balance.
● Blot spills immediately with a white cloth—never rub.
● Use a breathable rug pad to prevent slipping and fiber stress.
● Schedule a professional hand-wash every 3–5 years (sooner for high-traffic or pets).
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Description:-
79779 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'06.
The Nordic Reverie: A Vintage Swedish Röllakan Masterpiece by Ingegerd Silow
This handwoven wool vintage Swedish röllakan rug, titled Siljan and designed by celebrated Swedish textile artist Ingegerd Silow, embodies the cultivated restraint that defined Scandinavian Modern design. Bearing Silow’s IS initials in the lower corner, the stunning masterwork carries the intimate distinction of an artist-signed work. Its serene palette of misty blue, teal, lavender, ivory, citron, and rose evokes the cool light and tranquil waters of Sweden, lending the exceptional composition an atmosphere of effortless sophistication.
Silow organizes the field through a disciplined framework of softly stepped squares and rectangles, their interlocking arrangement creating a measured architectural rhythm. Within this geometric structure, four stylized floral medallions surround two smaller blossoms along the vertical axis. Flowers traditionally suggest vitality and the recurring cycles of nature, while the balanced placement of these iconic motifs conveys harmony and order. Small ivory intersections punctuate the lattice like points of light, introducing a subtle decorative cadence without disturbing the design’s composed character.
The title Siljan recalls Lake Siljan in Dalarna, a region deeply associated with Swedish folk culture and decorative arts. Here, aquatic blues and blue-greens suggest water and Nordic skies, while lavender blocks introduce a subdued tonal depth. Touches of yellow-green and pink animate the blossoms with controlled luminosity. The dialogue between geometry and botanical imagery captures a hallmark of mid-century Swedish textile design: nature interpreted through abstraction, proportion, and material integrity.
A deep blue perimeter gives the composition a confident architectural finish, while hand-finished fringe preserves the tactile authenticity of the Röllakan tradition. The restrained geometry and cool palette make this signed Ingegerd Silow creation especially compelling for Scandinavian Modern and Nordic interiors, where its presence feels both artistic and quietly luxurious. More than a decorative furnishing, Siljan is an extraordinary masterpiece of Swedish design heritage—an exquisite work of art for a residence shaped by provenance, connoisseurship, and timeless taste.
- Designed by Ingegerd Silow.
- Signature Lower Corner Initials Is.
- Title: Siljan meaning "The Silage".
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in Sweden.
- Measures: 05'05 x 07'06.
- Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
- Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.