Pia Katerma, a Finnish long pile ryijy rug depicting the Coat of Arms of Kajaani. Dated 1936. Ca. 196x130 cm.
Made to order. Length incl the fringes 218 cm.
Kajaani Castle depicted in the coat of arms was founded by Clemens Eriksson in 1604 on behalf of King Charles IX of Sweden.
The initials in the rug are those of Mayor Johannes Karvonen.
Minor wear considering the age. The general impression is good.
The town house of Mayor Johannes Karvonen (Kajaani 1930 - 1940) and his wife Aune Karvonen