1920s Multi Brown Zig Zag Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2' 7'' X 4' 6'' Handwoven Wool Carpet

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Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' 7'' x 4' 6'' - 78 x 137 cm )

Antique hand-woven … Read more Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' 7'' x 4' 6'' - 78 x 137 cm )

Antique hand-woven American Hooked rug. Multi color layering yet unique color pattern. Brown border. Well maintained circa 1920. Measured 2' 7'' x 4' 6''.

Wool Small Scatter Size Hooked Multicolor Antique 1920s American Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This charming, homespun textile represents the enduring folk art tradition of the American hooked rug. Crafted from repurposed wool strips, this piece showcases the resourceful ingenuity characteristic of early 20th-century domestic textile production.

Its compact dimensions classify it as a small scatter size rug, ideal for adding warmth and texture to transitional spaces, such as hallways, bedside areas, or powder rooms. The durable wool construction ensures that this piece remains functional while retaining its historical appeal.

The design employs a striking, repetitive chevron or zigzag motif that covers the entire field, creating a dynamic visual rhythm. This dense arrangement exemplifies an allover rugs pattern, where the design repeats seamlessly without the use of a central medallion or defined border structure.

The palette is rich yet subdued, utilizing varied shades of tan, brown, deep purple, and rust, resulting in a complex multicolor jewel tone rugs effect derived from the natural variations of the dyed wool scraps. As a finely preserved example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this textile is a unique addition to our collection of antique rugs. See less