Description:-
78252 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'06 x 06'08.
In the refined world of Scandinavian textile artistry, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug by Ingegerd Silow stands as a beacon of modernist elegance and cultural legacy. Bearing her signature initials IS in the lower corner, this rare piece, titled Stensjön, represents not just a rug but a signed work of art—woven proof of Silow’s mastery of form, color, and balance. Its palette of chartreuse, soft sage, ivory, and warm ochre radiates a serene sophistication that only Scandinavian design can achieve, offering an exclusive statement for those who understand that true luxury is anchored in heritage.
The structured geometric borders, alternating between stylized T-shaped motifs and muted fields of color, echo Silow’s philosophy of weaving harmony into daily life. This precise yet organic interplay of line and form transforms the rug into a timeless composition—neither fleeting nor fashionable, but an enduring testament to Swedish modernism. The visual rhythm of the design suggests both architectural order and a nod to nature’s quiet symmetry, giving the piece a depth that resonates with connoisseurs of design history.
Beyond its beauty, the Stensjön rug symbolizes the ideals of mid-20th-century Scandinavian culture—craftsmanship, sustainability, and purposeful design. Silow’s works were celebrated not only for their aesthetic clarity but also for their social mission: to bring art into everyday living. By choosing this piece, one participates in a narrative that values ethical handweaving, supports artisan traditions, and preserves the ecological sensibility deeply rooted in Scandinavian design. It is prestige imbued with social good—luxury redefined for the thoughtful collector.
For those curating their interiors with rare, meaningful treasures, this rug offers both exclusivity and symbolic resonance. To live with it is to align with a design heritage that shaped global modernism, and to inherit the genius of one of Sweden’s most influential textile artists. Stensjön is not simply a decorative object—it is a legacy, a woven artwork that affirms taste, cultural depth, and the enduring power of design.
- Designed by Ingegerd Silow.
- Signature Lower Corner Initials IS.
- Name of Design: Stensjon
- Rendered in variegated shades of green, brown, tan, pistachio, camel, sand, lime, sienna, orange, ecru, and coffee with other accent colors.
- Abrash. Uneven fringe.
- Rollakan or Rolakan.
- Hand-woven wool.
- Made in Sweden.
- Measures: 04'06 x 06'08.
- Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.
