Wall Hangings

Bottentäckeväv. Botten is Swedish for bottom, täcke means quilt, and väv means weave. My wall hangings are a nod to the heavy woven blankets, often backed with sheepskins, that kept winter’s chill at bay. The weave structure is unique and generally credited to the two Persson brothers, skilled weavers from the town of Kubbe in the first half of the 1800’s. Please take a peek at my seat cushions that use the same structure. 

Rutevev, also known as square weave, is a Norwegian tapestry technique. Röllakan is its Swedish cousin. They were used for home furnishings including rugs, blankets and bench cushions. Geometric motifs of stars, roses, crosses and knots were most common, but pictorial motifs of birds, kelpies, and reindeer were also worked.

Tidal Weaves wall hangings have linen warp and wool weft. They come with a simple hardwood dowel hanger, but look stunning with a wrought iron rod, bell pull hardware or other tapestry hanger of your choice. 

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