Modern European rugs have a rich history that dates back to the 12th century, with the Vikings traveling the Scandinavian Peninsula and Northern Europe. Especially during the colder months, their frigid temperatures led to the birth of rug making among the Scandinavian people. Having developed their own style of flat-woven tapestry rug called “rollakan,” which were also commonly used as coverlets, from the common kilim rugs, they drew their inspiration from the Eastern pile rugs, and developed the most recognizable Swedish rug, the Swedish Rya Rug, which are knotted long-pile rugs that are made with a special linen backing, woven with material through which woolen yarn can be knotted, creating a piled shaggy rug.
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