5 x 7 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug 79035

79035 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'07 x 06'08.

Woven in the golden age of Swedish mid-century design, this handwoven wool vintage rollakan rug—“Orbyhus”—is an extraordinary creation by the iconic textile artist Ingegerd Silow. Bearing her woven initials “IS” in the lower corner, this signed masterpiece exemplifies the height of Scandinavian craftsmanship, a true confluence of cultural heritage, refined minimalism, and natural beauty. Silow, a revered name in the canon of Nordic design, brought forth a rare ability to honor folkloric weaving traditions while interpreting them through the sophisticated lens of 20th-century modernism. This rug, conceived with both vision and precision, is not merely a decorative textile, but a collectible artifact imbued with legacy and provenance.

The composition sings in layered hues of soft moss, mint green, and warm earth tones—evoking the placid Nordic forests and lakes that inspired Silow’s creative spirit. At its heart lie stylized lozenge medallions, rendered in creamy ivory and flanked by tonal echoes of sage and gold. These forms pulse with quiet rhythm, anchoring the piece in symmetrical serenity. Surrounding these central medallions, delicate rows of geometric florals unfold with poised repetition. The placement of every motif is a study in intentionality—a visual embodiment of the Swedish ethos that values balance, restraint, and a poetic connection to nature.

The floral elements, composed in soft periwinkle, buttery yellow, and creamy beige, appear almost embroidered upon the ground, as if gently drifting on a meadow breeze. Each blossom is a symbolic tribute to life cycles and seasonal rebirth—recurring themes in Scandinavian folk art. The gentle interplay between the rectilinear and organic, between structural geometry and lyrical bloom, reveals Silow’s genius: an ability to express emotion through disciplined design. The rug’s texture, a tight and tactile flatweave, brings an added layer of dimension, offering not just visual delight but a soothing underfoot presence that speaks of time-honored quality.

To possess this “Orbyhus” rollakan is to hold a fragment of Scandinavian design history—rare, refined, and resonant. Its prestige lies not only in the signature it bears or the mastery it reflects, but in the way it transforms a space into an experience: calm yet compelling, modest yet momentous. This is not merely a floor covering—it is a woven narrative that honors the land and the legacy from which it came. Ideal for the collector, the design connoisseur, or the interior visionary, this textile treasure invites both reverence and use, bringing warmth, story, and enduring prestige into the most elevated of environments.

• Designed by Ingegerd Silow. Lower corner signature initials IS.
  Name: Orbyhus. Orbyhus is a locality situated in Tierp Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden.
• Abrash. 
• Handwoven wool.
• Made in Sweden.
• Measures: 04'07 x 06'08.
• Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.