Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Kilim from Lilly Sjöbergrug no. j5018

Description

This striking mid-century Swedish textile is a masterful example of the Scandinavian "Hemslöjd" (home craft) movement, blending traditional folk art with modern abstraction. Hand-woven in wool, the piece features a large, stylized lynx (Swedish: Lodjur)—an iconic animal of the Nordic forests—rendered in a sophisticated palette of ochre, charcoal, and warm earth tones. The piece is monogrammed "LS" in the lower-right corner, attributed to the designer/weaver (likely Lilly Sjöberg), a hallmark of high-quality Swedish studio textiles from this period. The weave is a complex hybrid: a flat-weave "Rölakan" base with selective "Half-Rya" knotted-pile techniques on the reverse to provide structural weight and highlight the central figure. Originally intended as either a significant accent rug or a wall tapestry, this piece captures the 1960s-1970s obsession with nature and geometric order. It remains in excellent vintage condition, featuring the original weaver's label on the reverse.

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