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A vintage handwoven pure wool Cum Rya rug designed in the 1960s by Danish artist Jette Thyssen

Cum Rya was the leading Danish producer of handwoven rya rugs through the 1960s, with a large catalogue of artist-designed products that could be purchased either ready-made or in kit form. The rugs were extremely popular both in Denmark and in the United States, where a large export market flourished.

This pure wool shag pile rug is a 60s Cum Rya designed by prominent Danish artist Jette Thyssen (1933– ). The design, entitled Mascot, is rendered in bright orange and brick orange, milk and dark chocolate brown, and charcoal grey and black. Measuring 79 x 137cm (31 x 54 inches) without the tassels or 111 x 137cm (43.5 x 54 inches) including the 16cm tassels at each end, the rug is in excellent condition, clean and without any damage. The weaver has signed the rya on the Cum Rya label on the reverse side and dated it 1967–1968.

For more images please scroll down the page. The second large picture below is reproduced from a 1960s Cum Rya catalogue.

Dimensions: 79 x 137cm (31 x 54 inches) not including tassels, 111 x 137cm (43.5 x 54 inches) including tassels
Quantity: One
Status: Vintage, used
Condition: Excellent

Price: GBP 125.00
Shipping: UK free. Europe GBP 35.00. Rest of the world GBP 60.00

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All the rugs offered for sale by classic modern are genuine original vintage items from the 50s, 60s and 70s and (unless described as mint or unused) may show some evidence of their age consistent with careful previous use. We do, however, select our items for their condition and quality as well as their style and will draw attention to any specific damage such as holes, stains or fading.




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