Impi Soltavata Western European Rugs

'V' mid-20th century Finnish flat rug by Greta Skogster Finland, circa 1932-1933 Designed by Greta Skogster, 1929 Woven by Kiikan Kotomo Handwoven.

Design Title: "Cherry Tree Blue" This is Cecilia's interpretation of cherry blossom, dark naked branches with cherry flowers done in a pure graphic way. The black zigzag pattern gives a strong graphic statement. The blue circles are sometimes in front , sometimes behind and sometimes transparent, but they all form a unity into the design. To make a sharp and clear design all the lines have been carved...

Design Title: "Interior Blue" This carpet is hand-knotted from 100% New Zealand wool in geometrical shapes. It has dark brown triangles that point into...

Design Title: "Balance" The design is balanced from both sides with pale orange elements in the middle. The white lines are sculpted to provide for a three dimensional feeling. Ava...

Design Title: "Desert Garden" from Garden Collection The "Desert Garden" is from the garden collection. It has taken the colors from the Dubai ...

Sigurd Nilsson wool carpet, hand woven in geometric designs. Pair available, however sold and priced individually. Woven signature in corner of each rug. SOLD AS A PAIR

Design Title: "Walkway" Grey "Walkway" is a tip shear carpet woven on a loom. It is made in neutral grey color with a bold black addition. One side is soft grey with a black line. T...

Design Title: "Green Dots" This hand-knotted carpet is from Nepal its made from Tibetan wool and bamboo silk. It is a playful design with forms of two sheets of coloured paper, one ...

Design Title: "Snow" This carpet is woven on a hand/loom in a technique called 'flatweave', which gives a beautiful texture and a soft feeling on the surface. It's a strong graphi...

Beautiful late 20th century handcrafted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design and nice colors with blue, pink, purple, yellow and green, entirely handmade with tufted method with ...

78476 Impi Sotavalta Vintage Finnish Rollakan, 06'06 x 09'07. A rare and radiant embodiment of Nordic modernism, this handwoven Finnish rollakan rug—possibly crafted by the esteemed Suomen Kästyön Ystävät Oy (The Friends of Finnish Handicrafts) and attributed to the visionary Impi Sotavalta—transcends textile to become a work of fine art. In this singular composition, bold Art Deco geometry converges with Bauhaus clarity, yielding a design language that is both architectural and intuitive. The rug’s abstract arrangement—a mosaic of angular motifs in coral, clay, rosewood, and apricot—is set against a striated mauve-brick ground, echoing both the Nordic forest floor and the fading light of a Finnish evening. This extraordinary masterpiece is not merely decorative; it is an expression of intellectual artistry and cultural refinement, designed to resonate with those who value authenticity and elevated craftsmanship. The asymmetrical forms—some edged in moss green, others nested like symbols—coalesce in a captivating rhythm of contrast and cohesion. Every woven line, every deliberate asymmetry, speaks of scarcity, heritage, and the Finnish ideal of harmony between nature and design. In its execution, one finds not only a celebration of geometry but also a meditation on the spiritual balance between chaos and order. Woven during the golden age of Finnish textile innovation, this rollakan carries the prestige of a lineage steeped in cultural preservation and aesthetic excellence. If indeed born from the looms of Suomen Kästyön Ystävät—founded in 1879 to preserve and promote native craft traditions—this rug holds even greater historic gravity. In Sotavalta’s hands, the vernacular of folk weaving is elevated to a form of modernist expressionism, quietly rebellious yet enduringly elegant. To own such a textile is to acquire a fragment of cultural diplomacy—an artifact of Finland’s design awakening. This is not a rug for the ordinary space. It is a curated heirloom, suited to interiors that speak the language of quiet luxury and thoughtful design. It offers not only visual distinction but symbolic value—a testament to ethical craftsmanship, cultural stewardship, and the timeless pursuit of beauty. In a world of mass production, this rug is an exceptional artifact of social good and storied artistry, destined for those who collect not just with their eyes, but with their ideals. Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, mauve, brown, pink, orange, and tan with other accent colors. Impi Sotavalta. Possibly produced by Suomen Kasityon Ystavat...

Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful colours, entirely hand woven by wool on cotton foundation. The designer name is not indicated but ...