{"product_id":"vintage-tundra-lake-raanu-finnish-wool-textile-1970s","title":"Vintage Tundra Lake Raanu | Finnish Wool Textile, 1970s","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ji0kqt\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eHand-woven \u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eraanu\u003c\/strong\u003e from northern Finland, Lapland. Produced in the 1970s using wool yarn. Long and narrow textile traditionally used as a wall hanging or placed over a bench or chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eThe composition consists of horizontal stripes arranged in measured intervals. Warm orange tones dominate the upper and middle sections. These are balanced by bands of cream, olive green, deep blue and brown. The palette recalls the colors of tundra vegetation and northern lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eA fringe of warp threads are at the lower edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qaqioj\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raanu textile \/ wall hanging\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapland, northern Finland\u003cbr data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"722\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-woven\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7ov96c\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eThe textile is structured through a sequence of horizontal color bands of varying width. Broad orange fields alternate with narrower lines in cream, green, brown and dark blue. The darker stripes create visual anchors across the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eSubtle vertical accents from the warp appear within some bands, a characteristic feature of raanu weaving. The surface shows the texture of wool threads and the small irregularities typical of hand weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eThe narrow proportions emphasize the vertical format and allow the stripes to read as a continuous color rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q06dx\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eLight traces of age visible on close inspection.\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eNo structural damage observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w0s1jx\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eCultural Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eRaanu\u003c\/strong\u003e textiles belong to the traditional weaving culture of northern Finland. They were used in homes as functional wool textiles for insulation and decoration. During the 20th century many examples adopted modern stripe compositions and experimental color palettes while maintaining traditional weaving techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/collections\/vintage-rugs-raanu\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore from our Raanu tapestry collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52961056883029,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Lapland_Tundra_Tapestry_Striped_fabric_Raanu_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1781692714","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/vintage-tundra-lake-raanu-finnish-wool-textile-1970s","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}