Scandinavian Carriage Cushion: C1930 Sweden summer party and pink cotton edging

and pink cotton edging

The sampler has the familiar elements

Stamped on the selvage ‘Liberty & co reg design’

urns and birds

The label on the reverse translates as follows: ‘ This reproduction of a tapestry made by hand in our workshop is called L’affut

Scandinavian Carriage Cushion: C1930 Sweden summer party and pink cotton edgingFrom Scandinavia, most probably Sweden, a decorative flat weave wool carriage pillow dated 1930 and 1783. Hand woven in beautifully soft muted colours these carriage pillows or cushions are traditional Swedish folk art Agedyna. This is a lovely example of a carriage cushion and is a perfect study piece or addition to a collection. There are some signs of wear around the outer edges (which could be easily darned) and the reverse striped underside has