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‘Summer’ Flat Weave Rug by Age Faith-Ell for SKLH, Sweden 1944

Creator: Age Faith-Ell
Offered by: ODO Vintage Ltd

Description
An early example of ‘Summer’, a Swedish flat weave rölakan designed and hand woven by Age Faith-Ell for SKLH – Södra Kalmar Läns Hemslöjd (Southern Kalmar County Craft Association) – Sweden. Designed in 1942 this example dates from 1944. ‘1944’ and ‘SKLH’ woven into the corners of the rug. Fringe is a later addition. The design combines flat weave and rya techniques and influenced later rya designs of the 1960s and 1970s.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Hand Weave Wool
Condition:	Fair. Signs of age. Professionally cleaned.
Creation Date:	1944
Styles / Movements:	Collectible Design, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Modern
Article References:	https://theswedishrugblog.wordpress.com/2020/06/22/making-rya-modern-age-faith-ell/
Incollect Reference #:	499798

Dimensions

W.	53.94 in;	D.	69.69 in;
W.	137 cm;	D.	177 cm;

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