For this project I am making four different versions of a traditional Finnish rug- ryijy. The inspiration for this project comes from Finnish nature, which has been a recurring theme in these traditional wall textiles. I am inspired by traditions and how they take bearings in the present.
Ryijy is maybe the most traditional Finnish textile which I think is nowadays not valued enough. As a kid I watched my grandmother making her own ryijy and remember being amazed of her talent. I have been interested in ryijy rugs for a while now. I knew i wanted to do something with threads and wool, so making a ryijy for this project felt like a natural choice for me.
A ryijy rug can be made in two techniques: By weaving on a loom, or by sewing the threads into a base fabric. This ryijy I sewed by hand.
I'm going to make one ryijy rug of these pom poms made of recycled yarns. I wanted to make one traditional ryijy, and three more experimental ones. I still have to experiment with the techniques a bit, but now that my work is progressing I can't wait to see the results!
I will show you more pictures of the rugs later on when they are finished.
Have a nice week!
INA
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