Vintage Finnish wool ryijy designed by Tuula Saarenpää, featuring an expressive botanical pattern with golden-brown foliage, delicate cream branches and vibrant orange-red accents, finished with a deep dark-brown border.
Designer: Tuula Saarenpää.
Maker: Unknown. No manufacturer's label or maker's mark is visible in the photographs.
Design/Pattern name: Pusta.
Year: 1960s
Origin: Finland.
Size: 150 × 108 cm (height × width).
Weight: 3.5 kg.
Color: Mustard yellow, golden brown, dark brown, cream, orange-red and subtle green tones.
Material: Wool, as stated in the original Finnish description.
Marks: No visible signature or manufacturer's label. Designer attribution is based on the identified Pusta pattern.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The pile is full and richly textured, with no obvious holes or major structural damage visible. Minor signs of age and use may be present. The reverse shows the original woven backing and hanging construction.
Story: Tuula Saarenpää was a Finnish textile designer known for expressive rya designs. Pusta is one of her recognised ryijy patterns, combining warm natural colours with an organic, botanical composition. Its thick wool pile creates a beautiful three-dimensional texture.
