{"product_id":"vintage-finnish-raanu-wall-textile-karelian-red-1970s","title":"Vintage Finnish Raanu Wall Textile “Karelian Red”, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage handwoven wool raanu wall textile from Finland, circa 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile has a strong modernist composition in a traditional Karelian colour palette: deep red, black, white and small red geometric details. The design is narrow and vertical, with two black ornamental bands placed near the upper and lower sections. Between them, the red field remains open and calm, giving the piece a clear architectural rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ornament is built from repeated diamond shapes, white outlines and smaller red diamond centres. The pattern feels graphic and very suitable for a modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObject type: Raanu wall textile\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Finland\u003cbr\u003eRegion style: Karelia inspired colour palette\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: circa 1970s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handwoven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarelia is the eastern more indigenous cultural region of Finland, with a strong visual tradition in decor, folk ornament and red black colour combinations. This raanu carries that atmosphere without becoming overly decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour and Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe red is vivid and warm, closer to deep scarlet than orange red. The black bands soften into the red through darker woven transitions, which gives the textile more depth than a flat colour block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white geometric pattern stands out clearly against the black ground. Small red motifs inside the diamonds connect the ornamental bands back to the main red field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength with fringe: 145 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 42.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Light natural signs of age may be present, consistent with a handwoven wool textile from around the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold without the wall hanging rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stylish Finnish raanu with a strong vertical format, clear geometric ornament and a powerful red black palette. It works well as textile wall art in a hallway, living room, studio, cabin or Nordic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good piece for collectors of Finnish vintage textiles, Karelian inspired design, Scandinavian wall hangings and handmade wool decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeta description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage Finnish handwoven wool raanu, circa 1970s. Red black Karelian style palette, geometric ornament, excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54058166911317,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Finnish_Raanu_Tapestry_Red_black_woven_textile_geometric_patterns_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1780466071","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/vintage-finnish-raanu-wall-textile-karelian-red-1970s","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}