Märta Måås Fjetterström (Swedish, 1873-1941) was one of Sweden's most prominent textile artists of the 20th century. Her designs were strongly influenced by Swedish textile traditions, in particular folk textiles from Scania (Skåne). The wall hanging shown here, is called 'The Rye' (Rågen), with a stylised rye field in shades of green. It is made of natural linen and vegetable dyed coloured wools and was hand-woven in Fjetterström's workshop in Båstad. During her lifetime, Måås-Fjetterström created more the 700 original patterns blending folk and traditional handicrafts with Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.