Rya Scandinavian carpet in virgin wool with orange and maroon motifs

Rya carpet in virgin wool. Handmade. "paris" motive. A rya is a traditional swedish rug made of virgin wool wicks of icelandic sheep about 2 to 5 cm long. Originally, the rya was a large blanket used by sailors to replace fur. Over time, carpets have evolved to be lighter and more colorful but are still appreciated for isolating the cold soils of the nordic countries. The ryas consist of a knotted weft of ghiord knots or turkish knots with three threads of wool, giving the carpet a texture rich in shades of colour. The name rya comes from a village in southwestern sweden, but can also refer to the breed of sheep of norwegian origin whose wool is used for the ryas.