Rug ‘Dukater’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Sweden, 1924
Wool.The Dukater rug, designed in 1924, was named after "ducats," which are historic European gold coins. Its circular, coin-like motifs echo the design's inspiration, tying the name to the visual concept of repeated round shapes that suggest treasure or riches. It features a rich palette of muted purples, soft greens, warm yellows, and dusty pinks, accentuated by neutral tones.
The Dukater rug was handwoven using the traditional Swedish rollakan flatweave technique. Rollakan rugs are flat, with no raised surface. This is achieved by interweaving the weft (horizontal threads) and warp (vertical threads). The result is a lightweight, smooth, and reversible rug.
This rug was weaved before 1941. We know this as it has the early ‘MMF’ signature that was on all rugs prior to the company being incorporated. The rug is also marked with two dots on one of the corners, indicating the names of the specific weavers who made the piece.
MMF, or Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a Swedish weaving studio established in 1919 by the renowned textile artist Märta Måås-Fjetterström in Båstad, Sweden.
Signed MMF.
L: 347 cm / 11' 4 1/2''
Length including the tassels: 365 cm / 11' 11 3/4''
W: 265 cm / 8' 8 1/4''
Price: on application
