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Announcement    Notice: Some wool and Linen Rya backings are backordered from Rauma in Norway. 80 x 120 cm and 80 x 150 cm. I have recently removed about 20 kit listings from my shop that count on these supplies. Check back soon. I will update as soon as the shipment arrives.

Let Byrdcall Studio introduce you--or reintroduce you--to the art of Rya Rug Making. I was born into a rya rug family and now share the Nordic traditions with you along with all the traditional supplies and a recently published book on Rya by me, Melinda Purcell Byrd. This shop and Studio is run solely by myself and I take great pride in sharing my rya knowledge and skills with you.

Check out the kits and a great way to get started. I carry the wool and linen woven backings of Norway and Finland as well as some discount backing made in the USA out of acrylic and linen. I have been working in rya professionally and as a hobby for about 50 years. I started when I was a child. My grandparents, the Lundgrens of Lundgren Rya gave me my first supplies and told me to design my own!

Rya enthusiasts can be happy to have found not only a source for excellent quality rya supplies, but also a wealth of information on rya rug making. To keep informed, please sign up for my monthly newsletter by going to my website, www.byrdcallstudio.com, and sign up.

In 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, I published a book I had been working on for over 8 years. It is RYA RUGS--Design and Make Your Own. Cut-and-paste this link to go to Youtube: https://www.etsy.com/listing/764507084/rya-rugs-design-and-make-your-own-is-for?ref=shop_home_feat_1

I hope you enjoy looking at the wide variety of work I do. If you are wondering why I have such a wide range of arts in my shop, it is because these are all things I am passionate about. Before I jumped into being "the Rya Revitalist" with both feet, I was active as a printmaker and visual art painter. That is why you will also find some of these works in my Etsy shop.

Keep coming back to see new additions.

Cheers and peace,
Melinda

Announcement

Last updated on Jan 20, 2022

Notice: Some wool and Linen Rya backings are backordered from Rauma in Norway. 80 x 120 cm and 80 x 150 cm. I have recently removed about 20 kit listings from my shop that count on these supplies. Check back soon. I will update as soon as the shipment arrives.

Let Byrdcall Studio introduce you--or reintroduce you--to the art of Rya Rug Making. I was born into a rya rug family and now share the Nordic traditions with you along with all the traditional supplies and a recently published book on Rya by me, Melinda Purcell Byrd. This shop and Studio is run solely by myself and I take great pride in sharing my rya knowledge and skills with you.

Check out the kits and a great way to get started. I carry the wool and linen woven backings of Norway and Finland as well as some discount backing made in the USA out of acrylic and linen. I have been working in rya professionally and as a hobby for about 50 years. I started when I was a child. My grandparents, the Lundgrens of Lundgren Rya gave me my first supplies and told me to design my own!

Rya enthusiasts can be happy to have found not only a source for excellent quality rya supplies, but also a wealth of information on rya rug making. To keep informed, please sign up for my monthly newsletter by going to my website, www.byrdcallstudio.com, and sign up.

In 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, I published a book I had been working on for over 8 years. It is RYA RUGS--Design and Make Your Own. Cut-and-paste this link to go to Youtube: https://www.etsy.com/listing/764507084/rya-rugs-design-and-make-your-own-is-for?ref=shop_home_feat_1

I hope you enjoy looking at the wide variety of work I do. If you are wondering why I have such a wide range of arts in my shop, it is because these are all things I am passionate about. Before I jumped into being "the Rya Revitalist" with both feet, I was active as a printmaker and visual art painter. That is why you will also find some of these works in my Etsy shop.

Keep coming back to see new additions.

Cheers and peace,
Melinda

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Finnish Rya (Ryijy) Rug backing made by Wetterhoff Oy. 45 cm 18.25" wide. Wool and Linen for Wall hangings.

Finnish Rya (Ryijy) Rug backing made by Wetterhoff Oy. 45 cm 18.25" wide. Wool and Linen for Wall hangings.

$39.75

Finnish Rya (Ryijy) Rug backing made by Wetterhoff Oy. 54 cm 20.5" wide. Wool and Linen for Wall hangings.

Finnish Rya (Ryijy) Rug backing made by Wetterhoff Oy. 54 cm 20.5" wide. Wool and Linen for Wall hangings.

$45.00

Vintage Swedish Yarn. Mattgarn wool. Very Limited Supply. Rare. For weavers and rug makers.

Vintage Swedish Yarn. Mattgarn wool. Very Limited Supply. Rare. For weavers and rug makers.

$10.00

Bargain Sell-Out Vintage Rya Rug Yarn. Lundgren Rya Color #71 yellow 100% virgin wool.

Bargain Sell-Out Vintage Rya Rug Yarn. Lundgren Rya Color #71 yellow 100% virgin wool.

$6.00

Rya Yarn Ponytail. Rya Strands of All 82 Rauma Ryegarn Yarn Colors. Valuable Designers' tool. Made to order

Rya Yarn Ponytail. Rya Strands of All 82 Rauma Ryegarn Yarn Colors. Valuable Designers' tool. Made to order

$30.00

Design Your Own Rya Rug - Non-Kit. Backing, Needles,and vintage rya Yarn in your Choice of color combinations. Mixed for choice of blends.

Design Your Own Rya Rug - Non-Kit. Backing, Needles,and vintage rya Yarn in your Choice of color combinations. Mixed for choice of blends.

$85.00

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Yarn Samples. Wool from Norway. Lundgren Rya. Nordic Wool Samples. Rya Backing swatches. Approx. 207 Colors! Rug Making

Yarn Samples. Wool from Norway. Lundgren Rya. Nordic Wool Samples. Rya Backing swatches. Approx. 207 Colors! Rug Making

$15.00

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NEW LISTING! Rya backing from Sweden. 24" (60 cm) Wide. Hemmed to your request. Wool and Cotton for hand-knotting

NEW LISTING! Rya backing from Sweden. 24" (60 cm) Wide. Hemmed to your request. Wool and Cotton for hand-knotting

$74.00

Rya Rug Making Guide Stick. Ruler or Gauge Stick. Rya Knot Ruler. Helps to Make Loops the same Length. Hand-crafted.

Rya Rug Making Guide Stick. Ruler or Gauge Stick. Rya Knot Ruler. Helps to Make Loops the same Length. Hand-crafted.

$6.00

Rya Rug Yarn. Weaving Yarn. Prydvevgarn from Norway ... 76 color to choose from. 100% Virgin wool Spaelsau sheep. 2-ply 300 Meters 100g

Rya Rug Yarn. Weaving Yarn. Prydvevgarn from Norway ... 76 color to choose from. 100% Virgin wool Spaelsau sheep. 2-ply 300 Meters 100g

$19.00

Rya Rugs--Design and Make Your Own is (for USA Orders Only) in Hard- or Soft-cover

Rya Rugs--Design and Make Your Own is (for USA Orders Only) in Hard- or Soft-cover

$39.00

For Non-USA Orders THE BOOK-- Rya Rugs--Design and Make Your Own in the Hardback Cover or Paperback Cover

For Non-USA Orders THE BOOK-- Rya Rugs--Design and Make Your Own in the Hardback Cover or Paperback Cover

$39.00

Vintage Rya Rug Yarn. Lundgren Rya 100% virgin wool. Made between 1975-1980. Harrisville Designs. Least Expensive Rya yarn

Vintage Rya Rug Yarn. Lundgren Rya 100% virgin wool. Made between 1975-1980. Harrisville Designs. Least Expensive Rya yarn

$8.00

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Rya Rug Yarn. Rauma Ryegarn, Norwegian Wool Rug Yarn. 100% Virgin wool.

Rya Rug Yarn. Rauma Ryegarn, Norwegian Wool Rug Yarn. 100% Virgin wool.

$16.00

Ryegarn. Rya Rug Yarn. Page 2. Rauma Ryegarn, Norwegian Wool Rug Yarn. Mostly Blues, purples, reds. See page 1 also.

Ryegarn. Rya Rug Yarn. Page 2. Rauma Ryegarn, Norwegian Wool Rug Yarn. Mostly Blues, purples, reds. See page 1 also.

$16.00

Needle Block. Needle Organizer for Tapestry Needles. Organize yarn. Perfect for Rya Rug Making Hand-Crafted Three Wood Types

Needle Block. Needle Organizer for Tapestry Needles. Organize yarn. Perfect for Rya Rug Making Hand-Crafted Three Wood Types

$17.00

Vintage Rya Yarn. Swedish Berga Bergå wool 2-ply yarn from 1960-70. Very Limited Supply. For weavers and rug makers.

Vintage Rya Yarn. Swedish Berga Bergå wool 2-ply yarn from 1960-70. Very Limited Supply. For weavers and rug makers.

$10.00

Finnish Rya (Ryijy) Rug backing. 47 inches wide. 120 cm. Wool and Linen. Cut to the length you request. Made by Taito Pirkanmaa Oy

Finnish Rya (Ryijy) Rug backing. 47 inches wide. 120 cm. Wool and Linen. Cut to the length you request. Made by Taito Pirkanmaa Oy

$152.00

Tapestry Needles -- Ten Tapestry Needles for Rya Rug Making Stainless Steel #13 Needles by John James also for weaving

Tapestry Needles -- Ten Tapestry Needles for Rya Rug Making Stainless Steel #13 Needles by John James also for weaving

$5.00

Rya Rug Maker's Designer's Kit and Starter Package Without Book--assuming you already have the book

Rya Rug Maker's Designer's Kit and Starter Package Without Book--assuming you already have the book

$95.00

Rya Rug Maker's Designer's Kit and Starter Package with Rya Book

Rya Rug Maker's Designer's Kit and Starter Package with Rya Book

$136.00

Rya BOOK and YARN SAMPLES --Rya Rugs--Design and Make Your Own along with Sample yarn and backing package

Rya BOOK and YARN SAMPLES --Rya Rugs--Design and Make Your Own along with Sample yarn and backing package

$52.00

Yarn Snips for the Rya Rug Designer - Free Shipping (Note: please read entire write up before ordering-thanks.)

Yarn Snips for the Rya Rug Designer - Free Shipping (Note: please read entire write up before ordering-thanks.)

$5.00

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NEW Fireflower Rya Kit 16" x 16" . Natural Mossy Greens on Wool and linen backing Graphed or Drawn on Backing Choice.

NEW Fireflower Rya Kit 16" x 16" . Natural Mossy Greens on Wool and linen backing Graphed or Drawn on Backing Choice.

$150.00

Small Rya Kit. Fireflower Rya Kit 16" x 16" . Natural Grays Virgin Wool on Wool and linen backing. Rya Design Graphed or drawn on backing

Small Rya Kit. Fireflower Rya Kit 16" x 16" . Natural Grays Virgin Wool on Wool and linen backing. Rya Design Graphed or drawn on backing

$150.00

Fireflower Rya Kit in Rusts. Wool rya yarn with Rauma Wool and Linen backing 16" x 16". Graphed or drawn on the backing

Fireflower Rya Kit in Rusts. Wool rya yarn with Rauma Wool and Linen backing 16" x 16". Graphed or drawn on the backing

$150.00

Fireflower Rya Kit. Wool rya yarn with Rauma Wool and Linen backing 16" x 16" drawn on the backing OR by graph to save 10 dollars

Fireflower Rya Kit. Wool rya yarn with Rauma Wool and Linen backing 16" x 16" drawn on the backing OR by graph to save 10 dollars

$150.00

Small Rya Rug Kit. Fireflower Rya Kit. Midcentury Modern Rya Kit. Your color choice. 16" x 16" inch

Small Rya Rug Kit. Fireflower Rya Kit. Midcentury Modern Rya Kit. Your color choice. 16" x 16" inch

$150.00

Purple Fireflower Rya Kit 16 inch x 16" . Virgin Wool rya yarn on Wool and linen backing. Pattern Graphed or Drawn on the Backing for you

Purple Fireflower Rya Kit 16 inch x 16" . Virgin Wool rya yarn on Wool and linen backing. Pattern Graphed or Drawn on the Backing for you

$150.00

New Design released. Rya Rug Kit named DESERT SUNS. Virgin Wool yarn from Norway and USA, on Wool Backing. Instructions and Needles included

New Design released. Rya Rug Kit named DESERT SUNS. Virgin Wool yarn from Norway and USA, on Wool Backing. Instructions and Needles included

$795.00

Rya Rug Kit from Norway named Kilde...Midcentury-Modern style. Wool & Linen backing. 60 x 110 cm or +/- 23.5" x 43.3"

Rya Rug Kit from Norway named Kilde...Midcentury-Modern style. Wool & Linen backing. 60 x 110 cm or +/- 23.5" x 43.3"

$350.00

Make Your Own Rya Rug Kit from Norway called "ILD" in Blue-Greens or Reds-Oranges Heritage Sheep Wool yarn, Wool backing, all you need.

Make Your Own Rya Rug Kit from Norway called "ILD" in Blue-Greens or Reds-Oranges Heritage Sheep Wool yarn, Wool backing, all you need.

$206.00

Rya Rug Kit. "ILD" make Your Own Rya. Heritage Sheep Wool yarn, Wool & Linen backing, all you need. In Red-Orange or Blue-Greens

Rya Rug Kit. "ILD" make Your Own Rya. Heritage Sheep Wool yarn, Wool & Linen backing, all you need. In Red-Orange or Blue-Greens

$206.00

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Rya Rug Kit. DIY Midcentury Modern Craft "Checkerboard & Circles" in Purple-Pinks or Blue-Greens. All supplies, directions, graph.

Rya Rug Kit. DIY Midcentury Modern Craft "Checkerboard & Circles" in Purple-Pinks or Blue-Greens. All supplies, directions, graph.

$310.00

NEW Rya Rug Kit Design. All included. DIY. High quality wool yarn and backing. 31" x 47" Mountain Spirit. Supplies of Norway. Instructions

NEW Rya Rug Kit Design. All included. DIY. High quality wool yarn and backing. 31" x 47" Mountain Spirit. Supplies of Norway. Instructions

$520.00

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About Byrdcall

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  • This is a kit with the design drawn on the backing--no graph to follow. There are approx. 20 colors for you to blend.
  • I provide the backings, yarn, needles, graph paper, and some kits. More kits will be listed in the coming year.
  • FireFlower; Another design drawn on the backing (or ask for it on a graph). Comes in several color choices.
  • Watch for this listing of ANEMONE from Rauma of Norway. I can get it for you and get you started with translations.
  • This is one of my recent creations in rya. It is called WaterSwirl. It is now available as a kit.

Going Back to My Roots with Scandinavian Rya Rugs

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  • Melinda Byrd

    Owner, Artist, Rya Rug Revivalist

    In recent years, I have rededicated my life to bringing back the art of Scandinavian off-loom rya rug-making. I can help you start with rya yarn, heavy woven backing, needles, kits, classes, and recently published a book! www.ByrdcallStudio.com.

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Last updated on May 18, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a loom or special equipment in order to make a rya rug from Byrdcall Studio?

No, you don't need anything more technical than a good pair of scissors. The kit comes with the design, a card with all of the color combinations prepared for you, instructions in English, needles, and some kits come with a ruler tool for wrapping the rya loop around to make the loops consistent. If you happen to have a loom, you could make your own rya with rya yarns that I sell, but 99% of my customers do not weave.

Do you give a price break for people who have already made several rya rugs?

Yes, if you have plenty of #13 tapestry needles and the ruler stick that is part of all the Rauma kits from Norway, send me a conversation telling me so before you order a kit, and I will list the kit you want with a $10 deduction and not send you more needles nor the ruler.