Sofia Widen, Rare flatweave carpet
Sweden, c. 1940
hand-woven wool
126 w × 210 l in (320 × 533 cm)
This rare example was hand-woven by Sofia Widen herself. Woven signature to edge 'SW TPB'.
Condition: Carpet shows approximately six small spots of soiling, each approximately one inch in size and visible only under close scrutiny. One corner also shows a small area of loss to weft with subsequent and stable fraying to weave. Otherwise carpet shows well in person. Very good vintage condition.
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Sweden, c. 1940
hand-woven wool
126 w × 210 l in (320 × 533 cm)
This rare example was hand-woven by Sofia Widen herself. Woven signature to edge 'SW TPB'.
Condition: Carpet shows approximately six small spots of soiling, each approximately one inch in size and visible only under close scrutiny. One corner also shows a small area of loss to weft with subsequent and stable fraying to weave. Otherwise carpet shows well in person. Very good vintage condition.