Rolakan Flatweave Carpet by Ingegerd Silow, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Initials IS in the bottom right corner normally attributed to Ingegerd Silow. Flatweave technique with wool spun with two different colors to give subtle variations of color to wefts.

Ingegerd Silow (1916 – 2005) was a Swedish designer and master weaver. She went to the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack) in Stockholm, the School of Arts and Crafts (Kunsthåndværkerskolen) in Copenhagen, and The School of the Association of Friends of Textile Art (Handarbetets vänners Vävskola) in Stockholm.

Ingegerd Silow received industry practice in Borås and was employed as a pattern-designer at Swedish Handicraft Association (Svensk Hemslöjd) in Stockholm and Heyman & Olesen, Stockholm. She has done collections as a freelancer of curtains, blankets, and carpets and designed and launched flatweave carpets (rölakan) for Eric Ewers AB and together with Axeco AB.

Ingegerd Silow’s original carpets were also featured at the National Museum in Stockholm, Liljevalchs Art Venue in Stockholm as well as internationally. Silow’s design portfolio includes formal repeating patterns, geometric motifs, quirky florals, landscape scenes, and whimsical folk-art designs. The legacy Silow created lives on in her uniquely Scandinavian carpets and textiles.

Designer	Ingegerd Silow
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Sweden
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	OQQ-767335
Materials	Cotton, Wool
Color	Brown, cream, grey, pink, royal blue
Width	140 cm 55.1 inch
Depth	1 cm 0.2 inch
Height	200 cm 78.7 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

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