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The Quiet Compass: A Vintage Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Nordic Modern Grace
$3,920
£2,988.20
€3,413.79
CA$5,515.99
A$6,041.72
CHF 3,180.97
MX$72,105.95
NOK 40,538.58
SEK 37,058.37
DKK 25,510.19
About the Item
79446 Vintage Swedish-Inspired Indian Kilim Rug, 08'03 x 09'10. This handwoven wool vintage Indian kilim rug is a study in restraint, balance, and cultivated calm—an object that speaks softly yet with unmistakable authority. Its Scandinavian Modern sensibility is immediately felt in the serene beige field, where space is treated as a luxury in itself. The exceptional composition feels intentional and architectural, echoing the quiet confidence of Nordic interiors where every element earns its place. This is not a rug that competes for attention; it commands it through composure.
At the heart of the exclusive design, gently stepped geometric medallions and floating motifs unfold with measured symmetry, their softened edges lending warmth to an otherwise disciplined structure. Subtle tones of powder blue, muted taupe, and restrained ochre punctuate the softly structured field like carefully placed pauses in music. The geometry feels both ancient and modern—rooted in kilim tradition yet effortlessly aligned with mid-century Scandinavian ideals of function, clarity, and harmony.
Woven entirely by hand, the flatwoven texture offers a refined tactility that connoisseurs immediately recognize. The wool’s natural character creates a gentle, organic surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it, reinforcing the rug’s hygge-inflected intimacy. This is an exquisite work of art meant to be lived with—quiet underfoot, grounding a space with understated sophistication rather than overt ornamentation.
Rare in its balance of cultural lineage and modernist appeal, this vintage Indian kilim transcends trend and time. It belongs in interiors curated with intention—spaces influenced by Nordic modernism, organic minimalism, or gallery-like restraint. More than a decorative object, it is a design philosophy made tangible: calm as luxury, simplicity as status, and craftsmanship as the ultimate marker of taste.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in India.
Measures: 08'03 x 09'10.
Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 99 in (251.46 cm)Length: 118 in (299.72 cm)
- Style:Kilim (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. A couple of small spots throughout.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79446 Vintage Indian Kilim Rug, 08 03 x 09 101stDibs: LU942948061732
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