Maas-Fjetterstrom, Marta (1873–1941)
Maas-Fjetterstrom, Marta (1873–1941)
Swedish textile designer. Name variations: Märta Måås-Fjetterstrøm or Fjetterstroem; MMF. Born 1873 in Sweden; died 1941.
One of the leading figures in the textile art scene, began career as an artist, creating a series of works that were exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the world; contributed greatly to the development of the modernist carpet by rethinking weaving methods, including mixed flatweave and knotting techniques, and using more organic patterns; was a master of form, line and composition; had her own weaving workshop in Båstad, just north of Malmö (1919–41), where she created more than 600 designs under the signature MMF; works are now sought by collectors.
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