Kirsti Ilvessalo, a Finnish ryijy rug model for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 166 x 118 cm.
"Palokärki" (Black woodpecker). Woven by G. Nyström 1957.
Wear due to age and use. The general impression is good.
Grand Prix Milano 1954.
"Ryijy elää, suomalaisia ryijyjä 1778-2008", page 307, Tuomas Sopanen, Leena Willberg.