Mark Your Calendars for “Karin Larsson: Let the Hand be Seen”

The Scandinavian Weavers are honored and excited to be part of the upcoming major exhibit at the American Swedish Institute, “Karin Larsson: Let the Hand be Seen,” June 8 through October 27, 2024.

Karin Bergöö Larsson (1859–1928) was a groundbreaking artist whose approach to textiles and design ushered in a new era of interior design and established the iconic Swedish style that continues to inspire artists worldwide. The floral motifs, vivid colors, and charming simplicity of her style remain heavily influential nearly a century after her death, thanks to the images captured by her painter husband Carl Larsson.

It was Karin who designed and created Lilla Hyttnäs, the Larsson’s home just outside of Falun in Sundborn, Sweden, which was so often the subject of Carl’s paintings. From the bold interiors to the modern textiles and rustic furniture, Karin’s hand can be seen across many of Carl’s works, which have become some of Sweden’s most famous paintings. The home continues to inspire and is open to the public as Carl Larsson-gården, which created this traveling exhibition.

Along with members of the Rag Rug Weavers group from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota, the Scandinavian Weavers will demonstrate traditional Swedish rag rug weaving during the run of the exhibit. We will be working in the ballroom at the top floor of the historic Turnblad Mansion—AKA “The Castle”—in Minneapolis. Thanks to renovation efforts, the Turnblad Mansion is fully handicapped accessible, including an elevator, which will come in handy when transporting a large Swedish floor loom!

Stay tuned to this blog for further details! In the meantime, for more information, visit the American Swedish Institute website: