Home-woven, sturdy rag rug, old-fashioned narrow and with elements of real cotton rags. The rags are cut from washed fabrics, which is why the rug does not shrink significantly when washed. Inkjet technique with stripe effect in black and white with elements of light gray, blue-gray and green. The colors can vary naturally from weave to weave.
Handwoven. Warp and weft of 100% cotton. Finished hemmed. Length 2.50 m and 3.50 m. Width about 60 cm.
Washing instructions: Machine wash 60 degrees color wash. Shrinkage during washing up to 10% Detergent: liquid linseed oil soap
EUR318.39 – EUR404.94
For our lace curtain “Salsgardinen” we make these covers in delicate lace with a pattern in the form of a flower loop in neo-rococo. The pattern is, like the ballroom curtain, from the 1860s. Also useful as a cover for our other lace curtains.
EUR8.93
In a second-hand shop in Dalarna, we once found this striped rug from around the turn of the century 1900. The rug is classically patterned with a two-colored carpet warp and with elements of old, well-washed, white cotton carpet cloths. The type is very special in that it combines the bright elegance and striking checkerboard pattern of the striped carpet with the sturdy and rustic character of the rag carpet. The Glesrip carpet is therefore suitable for both simpler and finer contexts and can be used both as a summer and winter carpet.
A cord stop is a detail from the last part of the 19th century, intended to lock the blind cords. At that time, roller blinds were not self-rolling and spring-loaded, but were rolled by hand using the cords, much like our 18th century roller blind. Our cord stopper can be used for old-fashioned roller blinds, but can also be used for other purposes. The knob on the cord stop itself is articulated. When folded down, as in the picture, it clamps the cord in the desired position.
EUR26.87
Cotton cord for 18th century roller blind. About 3mm in thickness. 100% cotton. Sold in whole meters.
EUR0.91
Swedish machine woven half linen fabric of solid quality, suitable as a cover fabric for upholstered furniture and for so-called half curtains. Now in even better and more rustic quality. The fabric is now woven in an old loom with a shuttle and thus has smooth, fine city edges, which do not need to be hemmed or cut away. Available in two traditional color schemes, red and white after a model from Röö parish in Uppland and blue and white after an original fabric at Skokloster Castle. Both models are from the 18th century, but the fabric as a variety is found throughout the country during both the 18th and 19th centuries.
EUR49.65
Curtains of this type are universal. They were present in all social environments from the 19th to the early 20th century. They were available both as curtain robes on boards and as long curtains. Mounted as a cape, you get two capes out of the width of the curtain.
History: Karlsgården in Järvsö, one of Sweden’s most well-preserved old farms, was opened in the late 1920s. For the new role as a museum farm, Karls was provided with newly woven curtains in traditional style from Hemslöjden. The newly composed pattern was named “Karlsgårdsgardinen”. By chance, however, one of the neighbors of the farm took one of the old curtains that was still hanging. Much simpler and much more archaic in pattern. As if by chance, the same neighbor rewove the pattern in the 1960s, but the curtain and its important original story fell into oblivion for a while. Now Gysinge has rediscovered the old curtains, woven new samples, test washed, ironed and mangled. And we feel that we have one of Sweden’s most beautiful, refined, simple and genuine curtains to offer our customers. The curtain is available in plaid with a simple “checkerboard” (original) and as a “stick stripe” with equal width stripes over the entire surface. Less is more, you could say about both patterns.
EUR34.16
History: In the late 1920s, Karlsgården in Järvsö, one of Sweden’s most well-preserved old farms, was inaugurated. For the new role as a museum farm, Karls was provided with newly woven curtains in traditional style from Hemslöjden. The newly composed pattern was named “Karlsgårdsgardinen”. By chance, however, one of the neighbors of the farm took one of the old curtains that was still hanging. Much simpler and much more archaic in pattern. As if by chance, the same neighbor rewove the pattern in the 1960s, but the curtain and its important original story fell into oblivion for a while. Now Gysinge has rediscovered the old curtains, woven new samples, test washed, ironed and mangled. And we feel that we have one of Sweden’s most beautiful, refined, simple and genuine curtains to offer our customers. The curtain is available in plaid with a simple “checkerboard” (original) and as a “stick striped” with equal width stripes over the entire surface. Less is more, you could say about both patterns.
What is unusual about this curtain is the discrete color element in the form of thin, large squares surrounding groups of “mosquito scale windows” in the pattern. This makes the curtain very modern, yet very traditional.
Mosquito net curtains are usually plain white. Another unusual feature is that it is as narrow, only 65 centimeters, as a modern panel curtain, which also means that its width still feels very current. So-called panel curtains can be hung completely smooth, so that the pattern appears, but without the curtains obscuring the view. All in all, “Thea” is a suitable curtain for both the small windows in the cottage and the large ones in the city. The narrow width also means that the curtain can easily be pinned to a curtain board, preferably draped, as the neat selvedges do not even need to be hemmed.
Thea Olsson (1902-1993) was the only daughter of the Gästgivarns mining estate in Wall, which is one of the best-preserved mining estates in the Torsåker region of Gästrikland. When she died, she left behind a lot of valuable movable property, which was auctioned off because she had no family, but a large number of “useless” items remained on the farm, including this curtain, which she probably wove herself.
Thea Olsson and her mother Ida were known to be good at needlework. This curtain pattern is a non-period pattern, which probably left the loom sometime between 1920 and 1940.
What is unusual about this curtain is the discrete color element in the form of thin, large squares surrounding groups of “mosquito scale windows” in the pattern. It makes the curtain very modern, yet very traditional. Mosquito screen curtains are usually plain white. Another unusual feature is that it is as narrow, only 65 centimeters, as a modern panel curtain, which also makes it still feel very current in width. So-called panel curtains can be hung completely smooth, so that the pattern appears, but without the curtains obscuring the view. All in all, “Thea” is a suitable curtain for both the small windows in the cottage and the large ones in the city. The narrow width also means that the curtain can easily be pinned to a curtain board, preferably draped, as the neat selvedges do not even need to be hemmed.
Curtain rod from the mid-19th century, typical thin rod with elegant hand-turned end knobs in birch. Attached to the wall using hand-forged screw hooks.
The original pole, which comes from the farm Nästgårds in Sterte, Österfärnebo (now one of our exhibition houses) was painted with 5 percent carbon black gray and with buds in 100 percent carbon black.
The hooks are linseed oil burnt and therefore black.
EUR15.40 – EUR84.27
Tape for curtain boards to staple to the curtain board itself and which you then pin the curtain fabric to. Can also be used as a cover for curtains.
EUR2.28
Handmade rings of mouth-blown clear glass. Diameter 35-40 mm. Size and shape may vary slightly as they are handmade.
Swedish made in traditional glassworks for Gysinge. Traditionally used for roller shutter sets.
The price is per piece.
EUR11.75
Lace or thread curtains were a very common import in Sweden from the late 19th century until the Second World War. Many patterns, like this one, were woven in Scotland, where there is a strong tradition of patterned cotton curtains. This curtain comes from the old Scottish collection and is still woven at one of the few remaining weaving mills. The curtain is made of the finest natural colored cotton and magnificently patterned with roses in vases, garlands, ribbons and borders. A typical hall curtain with a lavish pattern, suitable for the finest rooms in the house.
EUR35.98
Lace or thread curtains were a very common import in Sweden from the late 19th century until the Second World War. The country of origin of lace curtains has almost always been Scotland, and the only Swedish lace curtain factory that existed was also run by Scots. The character of this early 20th century curtain is, unusually, more of the type of delicate, sparse embroidery than grand lace, and the pattern is very reminiscent of 18th century lace and the diagonal floral pattern of the Rococo, an era that early 20th century interior designers often drew inspiration from. The simple, romantic impression is emphasized by, in addition to the sparsely scattered flower sprigs, also the thinly “embroidered” edge. The character is thus 18th century romantic, without being pretentious and the curtain fits perfectly both in period interiors and in less period rooms. The curtain is woven exclusively for Gysinge on mid-19th century looms at Scotland’s oldest curtain weaving mill.
EUR37.81
Lace or thread curtains were a very common import in Sweden from the late 19th century until the Second World War. Many patterns, like this one, were woven in Scotland, where there is still a strong and living tradition of patterned curtains made from real cotton. This curtain is still woven on old looms in one of the few remaining weaving mills. The curtain is made of the finest ivory white cotton and magnificently patterned with roses in vases, garlands, ribbons and borders. A typical sumptuous 19th century pattern, suitable for the finest rooms in the house.
Machine-woven lace curtains were once considered the ultimate luxury (as opposed to simple home-woven ones!) and those who could really afford it would also buy curtains that were far too long and let them hang out on the floor, much like a bridal veil. The most famous home, where this type of hanging still lives on in unbroken tradition, is Karen Blixen’s Rungstedlund, just north of Copenhagen.
EUR97.93
Natural colored leather straps for 18th century roller blind.
The price is per piece. Material leather.
EUR1.82
Turned knob for curtain rod Nästgårds from the mid-19th century.
Untreated hand-turned birch. Length 105 mm. Curtain rod Nästgårds can be purchased as separate parts or as a complete curtain rod set.
The original pole, which comes from the Nästgårds farm in Sterte, Österfärnebo, one of our exhibition houses, is painted 5 percent carbon black gray and with knobs in 100 percent carbon black. The hooks are linseed oil burned and therefore black.
NOTE!!! The price is per piece.
EUR15.40
Hand forged linseed oil burned hook for curtain rod Nästgårds from the mid 1800s. Typical thin rod with elegant hand-turned wooden end knobs.
Linseed oil fired forging. Length 130 mm. Curtain rod Nästgårds can be purchased as separate parts or as a complete curtain rod set.
The original pole, which comes from the Nästgårds farm in Sterte, Österfärnebo (one of our exhibition houses), is painted five percent carbon black gray and with knobs in 100 percent carbon black.
EUR20.50
Napkin in “poor man’s suit”. Robust napkins for everyday and festive use.
Until the 1980s, Gysinge was a nursing home run by the county council. To create employment for the 60 or so mentally ill people who stayed at the home, there was, among other things, a weaving room. Many of the inmates spent a long time in the weaving room, which gave them a more meaningful existence – and the county council a cash injection.
At the home, real fabrics were woven, not therapy work in the modern, negative sense. For example, all the curtains, tablecloths and napkins were woven for the reopening of Gysinge Manor in the 1960s.
This fabric is a so-called sole weave (the pattern looks like a sole – but only appears after washing!), woven to order for a guesthouse in Järvsö in the 60s.
The weaving method is also called poor man’s cloth, a weaving method that produced a fabric that looks much more exclusive than it really is. The weaving method is very old and produces a highly absorbent and durable fabric. The fabric is most beautiful if you mangle it, then the shiny linen threads in the weft are emphasized, against the duller warp of cotton. The quality only becomes more beautiful the more you wear the fabric.
EUR17.22
Cushions sewn by hand in the classic Pastorale pattern. This particular type of pastoral pattern, in this case a “picnic by the canal”, was fashionable in the latter part of the 19th century, especially in France and England, but also in the United States during the colonial period. Sewn-in paspoals.
EUR99.75
Warm blanket woven in 100% organic lambswool. The weaving inverts the pattern and colors so that the blanket becomes reversible. The wool blanket is inspired by our own wallpaper Nästgårds, adapted by designer Kerstin Landström. The pattern is typical of the second half of the 19th century with an elegant single-color medallion pattern.
The story behind our beautiful original Nästgårds wallpaper begins with a piece of wallpaper we found hidden under several layers of cardboard and wallpaper. Carefully, the layers of wallpaper were brought out one by one and finally there was a large enough piece to see the entire pattern. The wallpaper pattern was drawn after its original and reprinted in three colors, blue, red and brown on a beige background.
Wool is naturally dirt-repellent and often does not need to be washed. Instead, air the blanket continuously. If you still want to wash it, hand wash at 30 degrees with mild detergent.
EUR131.64
Hand-woven, sturdy rag rug, old-fashioned narrow and with elements of real cotton rags. The rags are cut from already washed fabrics, which is why the rug does not shrink significantly when washed.
The rag rug is woven with a felting technique mainly in off-white and black with elements of gray, green, red, yellow and blue-gray rag colors. The colors vary naturally from weave to weave. Red edging. Great colors for the Christmas kitchen!
Handwoven. Warp and weft of 100% cotton. Finished hemmed. Length 2.50 m and 3.50 m. Width 60 cm.
Washing instructions: Shrinkage when washed up to 10 percent. Machine wash 60 degrees color wash. Recommended detergent: liquid linseed oil soap.
