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Rare and Early Laila Karttunen Finnish Handwoven Carpet in Wool
$27,500
£20,556.98
€23,712.91
CA$38,500.03
A$40,681.64
CHF 21,878.80
MX$487,034.96
NOK 274,115.82
SEK 251,050.31
DKK 177,107.70
About the Item
Laila Karttunen, handwoven flatweave carpet, wool, Finland, 1930s
This rare early hand-woven carpet was designed by the celebrated Finnish textile artist Laila Karttunen (1895–1981). Beyond its striking composition, the carpet is remarkable for its impressive scale, measuring 418 × 236.5 cm (164.57 × 93.11 in.), which gives it a strong visual presence. Karttunen is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Finnish textile art, playing a key role in shaping the field during the 20th century.
She spent much of her life in Hämeenlinna, where she worked as a teacher and designer before becoming the artistic director of the Wetterhoff Craft School. Throughout her long career, Karttunen engaged deeply with both historical textile traditions and contemporary artistic movements. Her work gained international recognition, including a gold medal at the Milan Triennale, and she became an influential figure within Finnish applied arts.
Often describing her creative process with the words “yarn is my paint,” Karttunen approached textiles with the mindset of a modern artist. This carpet reflects her distinctive language, combining geometric abstraction with influences drawn from both modernism and Nordic folk art. The rhythmic interplay of lines and shapes suggests Bauhaus ideals, while the subdued, earthy color palette remains rooted in Scandinavian textile heritage, making this piece an important and highly accomplished example of Nordic craftsmanship.
- Dimensions:Width: 164.57 in (418 cm)Depth: 93.12 in (236.5 cm)Length: 93.12 in (236.5 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 501179691stDibs: LU933148377492
About the Seller
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
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