Vintage Scandanavian Rya Rug

This vintage rug was made in the 60s and features geometric shapes on a red background. In white, red and black colours. A rya is a traditional Scandinavian wool rug with a long pile of about 1 to 3 inches. They are made using a form of the Ghiordes knot to make the double-sided pile fabric. Though rya means “rug” in English, the original meaning in Sweden of rya was a bed cover with a knotted pile.