Vintage Finnish Ryijy Wall Hanging, Mid Century Modern Wool Rya Rug Tapestry

Lovely vintage Scandinavian wall hanging - mid-century handmade Finnish Ryijy (Rya) woven wool tapestry. This piece features a architectural column motif with a central urn or goblet design framed by a repeating geometric border, using the traditional earthy tones of forest green, gold, mustard yellow, and cream. This is a lovely example of Scandinavian folk art, made in Finland. The color palette and composition date this piece to the late 1960s or 1970s Scandinavian modern movement. • Handmade with fine details • Fringed bottom with wooden beaded accents • Geometric and floral- patterns • Lined backing for durability Measurements: 50 x 25 In excellent vintage condition. In traditional Finnish folk textiles (ryijy), central motifs like the stylized chalice/urn and towering columns symbolize a Tree of Life variant or a celebration of a marriage union. Historically, wedding couples would stand upon a specialized ryijy woven with these luck-bringing motifs during their ceremony.