1970s Finnish Täkänä Wool Wall Hanging – Red & Black Double Weave, Midcentury Textile Art

Large red and black vintage Finnish täkänä (wall hanging), created in the 1970s using the traditional double-weave technique. This wool textile features bold geometric floral motifs in black against a vibrant red background, with the reverse showing the contrasting red-on-black design. A striking example of midcentury Finnish textile art and folk revival weaving.

• Design/Pattern name: geometric floral motifs wall hanging
• Year: 1970s
• Origin: Finland
• Size: 115cm (including fringe) x 65cm
• Weight: 388 g
• Color: Red and black
• Material: Wool
• Technique: Traditional Finnish täkänä / double weave
• Condition: There is a small area of loose/undone weaving at the right corner of the black side. This is a minor issue and can be easily repaired.

Täkänä is a traditional Finnish double-weave technique in which two layers are woven together to create a reversible pattern. This example uses a dramatic red-and-black palette, with geometric floral motifs appearing in contrasting colors on the two sides.

The bold graphic pattern, traditional weaving technique and vibrant color combination give this textile a strong 1970s Finnish folk revival and midcentury Scandinavian character.

Display

With its generous size and striking reversible pattern, this täkänä makes a beautiful statement as Finnish textile wall art. It can be displayed as a focal point in a living room, bedroom, study, cabin or Scandinavian-style interior.

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