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Timo Sarpaneva

(Finland, 1926-2006)
Timo Sarpaneva
(Finland, 1926-2006)

Timo Sarpaneva, An early 1960s Pohjanlahti rug / carpet manufactured by Villayhtymä Oy - Uniwool Ltd. Ca 200x200 cm.

Untitled model. From Pohjanlahti series.

The semi-industrial technology was developed by textile engineer Betsy Wegelius. The Pohjanlahti series consists of 12 different models that were manufactured in limited editions in the early 1960s.

Minor wear. The general impression is good.

Literature

More about the Pohjanlahti series in the book: "Sarpaneva", Kaj Kalin, Publisher Otava 1986. Pages 184-193.

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