Rya Rugs
The Rya is a Swedish tradition dating back to the 15th century, originally used by sailors as warm capes. In the mid-20th century, they became a global design icon.
Characterized by a very long, shaggy pile and bold, abstract, or “painterly” color compositions, vintage Ryas are the quintessential “Retro” rug. They bring a high-texture, “hygge” feel to a room, perfect for creating a cozy, mid-century modern aesthetic in a lounge or bedroom.
Swedish Shag Rya Rugs are renowned for their luxurious, long pile and vibrant, often abstract designs, embodying the essence of mid-century Scandinavian warmth and artistry. These iconic hand-knotted pieces, which use a specialized knot to achieve their signature deep shag, are central to the textile heritage of Scandinavia; discover more about the Rya weaving technique and the specific contributions of Swedish rug design.
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Vintage Rya Room Size Wool Multicolor Rug
$13,000.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 9 ft x 10 ft 10 in (2.74 m x 3.30 m) -
Vintage Large Rya Sweden Knotted Rug
$58,500.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 8 in x 17 ft (2.95 m x 5.18 m) -
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian / Danish Shag Pile Rya Panton Style Rug
$6,800.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 7 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.70 m x 2.36 m) -
Vintage Rya Hallway Runner Wool Multicolor Rug
$12,000.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft 8 in (1.83 m x 2.95 m) -
Vintage Rya Hallway Runner Wool Rug
$12,000.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 10 in x 8 ft 8 in (1.78 m x 2.64 m) -
Vintage Small Scatter Size Mid Century Modern Shag Wool Pile Swedish Rya Rug
$1,350.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 4 in (0.99 m x 1.63 m) -
Mid Century Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug
$1,850.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 8 in (0.97 m x 1.73 m) -
Vintage Mid Century Modern Geometric Gray Swedish Shag Pile Rya Scandinavian Rug
$13,600.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 10 in x 9 ft 10 in (1.78 m x 3.00 m) -
Gray Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug
$11,000.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 6 ft 2 in x 9 ft 9 in (1.88 m x 2.97 m) -
Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Red Room Size Shag Rya Rug
$16,300.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 11 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 3.51 m) -
Vintage Yellow Figurative Swedish Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Shag Rya Rug
$9,800.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 6 ft 6 in x 9 ft 9 in (1.98 m x 2.97 m) -
Vintage Rya Hallway Runner Wool Ivory Rug
$5,800.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 8 ft 10 in (1.83 m x 2.69 m)
