Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Block Pattern — Early 20th Century Folk Art

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23” x 36” Vintage American hand hooked area rug in a block pattern circa the early 20th century. The very … Read more 23” x 36” Vintage American hand hooked area rug in a block pattern circa the early 20th century. The very unique and beautiful design in this vintage folk art hooked rug consists of a 4 x 6 block pattern each containing a different design. The design in this hand hooked rug is unique since half the blocks are in a geometric pattern and the other half of floral pattern The design is set on a tan color background. The colors in each block are vibrant and make them stand out. Beautiful piece of Americana folk art to be used as a table top display or a wall art.

The hooked rugs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are made with recycled old material, often used clothing that had been cut into narrow stripes. The foundation of hooked rugs is generally burlap material which the maker uses the stenciling technique to transfer the pattern into the surface. Once the design has been transferred to burlap, it would then be filled with the recycled material stripes and more recently yarn using the hooking technique. The use of special design and the brilliant colors makes this truly an artistic piece wonderful to be used as a wall art or displayed on a table. Antique Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity.

Dimensions: 23” x 36”
Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, some edge wear See less