Ryijy Rug!
Event details: Ryijy Rug! Description Ryijy Rug! 5.6.2009 – 27.9.2009
Location: Design Museum, Helsinki
The ryijy rug is an integral part of Finnish identity. Originally a long-piled substitute for furs used as covers in boats and sleighs, it has become a beloved art textile enhancing the special events and everyday lives of Finns. This exhibition will present the Finnish ryijy rug from old woven folk textiles to the latest contemporary works of art. Telling the story of the ryijy rug, this exhibition will glow with the colours of Finnish nature.
Organisers: Design Museum Phone: +358-(0)9-622 0540
