Märta Måås-Fjetterström (1873–1941) was a visionary Swedish textile artist whose innovative designs have left an indelible mark on Swedish textile art. She founded her own workshop in 1919, becoming a driving force behind the revival of Swedish textile arts with her intricate tapestries and carpets. Her textile works showcase her mastery of color, pattern, and technique. Måås-Fjetterström's work is characterized by a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship, combined with a modernist sensibility that made her textiles sought after internationally. Her legacy endures through the continued operation of her studio, MMF AB, which upholds her commitment to quality and innovation in textile design.

Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB

Designed in 1938, woven after 1941. 
Handwoven wool on linen warp.
Signed 'AB MMF'.

Carpets

'Rutig Vit Halvflossa' Carpet

Designed in 1929, woven after 1941.
Handwoven wool on linen warp.
Signed 'AB MMF'.

'Röd Grön Äng' Carpet

Literature:
Andersson, Mamma, Granlund, Anette, Persson, Angelica 'Se På Mattorna - Det Är Jag: 100 år av textil konst - sedan 1919', Göteborgstryckeriet (Båstad/ Mölndal) 2019, p.96, 102.

Model 'Salerno, Röd med Bred Bård', designed in 1948.
Hand woven wool and linen, with decoration of abstract fruit.
Signed 'AB MMF BN'.

'Salerno' Carpet

History:
The motif and pattern was designed in 1948 for a chapel in Salerno, Italy.

Literature:
Yashar, Nazanin, 'Tappeti Svedesi e Mobili Scandinavi: Anni 1920-1960', Nilufar (Italy) 1998, p. 39.
Exhibition catalogue, 'Märta Måås-Fjetterström: Märta flyger igen! 90 år med Märta Måås-Fjetterström', Liljevalchs Konsthall (Sweden) 2009-2010, p.151.

Flat weave. Signed AB MMF. 

Other examples in different dimensions available: ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/carpet-190834" target="_blank">190834</a> and <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/carpet-2206005" target="_blank">2206005</a>.

Pair of 'Nyponblomman' Carpets

Designed in 1942.
Hand woven wool and linen, with decoration of abstract fruit.
Signed 'AB MMF BN'.

Tapestry 'Kärnfrukt'

Literature:
Moller, Viggo Sten, 'En Bok om Barbro Nilsson', Bra Bocker (Sweden) 1997, p.21.

Designed in 1938, this example executed before 1942.
Hand knotted pile in relief.
Woven signature 'MMF'.

'Rutig Röd Halvflossa' Carpet

Literature:
Catalogue, '90 år med Märta Måås-Fjetterström', Värnamo, 2009, p.135.

Designed in 1931, executed before 1942.
Hand woven flat weave.
Signed 'MMF'.

Carpet 'Rutmattan'

Designed in 1933, this example executed after 1950.
Handwoven wool and linen, on linen warp.
Signed 'AB MMF'.

Tapestry 'Vildhästen' (The Wild Horse)

Literature:
Lundgren, Tyra, 'Märta Måås-Fjetterström och väv-verkstaden i Båstad', Bonniers (Sweden) 1968, np. fig. 30.

Woven wool and cotton. 
With woven signature AB MMF to bottom left hand corner

Tapestry

Hand flat woven wool. 
Woven signature AB MMF

Other examples in different dimensions available: ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/matta-nyponblomman-151051" target="_blank">151051</a> and <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/carpet-190834" target="_blank">190834</a>.

"Nyponblomman" Carpet

Hand woven flat weave signed MMF. Designed in 1931, woven before 1942.

Carpet  "Rutmattan"

Designed 1924, executed before her death in 1941.
Woven linen and wool.
Woven signature 'MMF'.

'Gul Våd' Tapestry

Woven linen and wool, brass hanging rings.
Woven signature 'MMF'.
Designed in 1926, executed before her death in 1941.

Designed 1934, this example executed after 1941.
Hand woven half-pile wool. 
With woven signature 'AB MMF' 

The model was first produced for an exhibition at Liljevalchs Arthall, Stockholm in 1934. It was then acquired by the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.

Literature:
Liljevalchs konsthalls exhibition catalogue, 'Märta Måås-Fjetterström - Märta flyger igen, 90 år med Märta Måås-Fjetterström', 2009, pp.82-83.

'Vita Spetsporten' Carpet

Tapestry technique. Signed BN and AB MMF.

Carpet

Handwoven textile with tassels.
Woven signature 'AB MMF'

Hand flat woven wool.
Woven signature 'AB MMF'
Designed 1929, produced after 1942

Hand flat woven wool
With woven signature 'MMF'
Designed 1932, executed before 1942.

Other examples in different dimensions available: ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/matta-nyponblomman-151051" target="_blank">151051</a> and <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/carpet-2206005" target="_blank">2206005</a>.

Early 'Nyponblomman' Carpet

Handwoven textile. 
With woven signature 'MMF'

Wool, hand-woven in relief pile. Woven signature 'AB MMF'. Designed 1934

Literature: Märta Måås-Fjetterström Märta flyger igen! : 90 år med Märta Måås-Fjetterström : 3.10 2009-6.1 2010, Liljevalchs konsthall, Mårten Castenfors Angelica Perssons 82

'Vita Spetsporten (The Gothic Portal)' Carpet

"Il Greco" Carpet

Swedish carpet. Handwoven in relief. Signed MMF.

Swedish Carpet

"Il Greco" pile carpet. Designed in 1935, produced in the 1950s. Signed "AB MMF".

Märta Måås Fjetterström

1873-1941