Colorful Square in a Geometric Design With Lovely Ivory Background Antique American Hooked Rug

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Antique American hooked rug, size: 9'6" x 12'6".

Antique American hooked rug, size: 9'6" x 12'6".

Not the usual Log … Read more Antique American hooked rug, size: 9'6" x 12'6".

Antique American hooked rug, size: 9'6" x 12'6".

Not the usual Log Cabin pattern, but an array of squares, each with a diagonally positioned “lollipop” or “finger”, all set within a broad court-martialed border. The squares constantly change color combinations, depending on the fabric fragments available. Although detail tones include black, dark blue and red, the general effect is light, with no formal arrangement to the squares. Rare size for a hooked rug.

Ivory Room Size American Hooked 1890s Wool Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional textile represents the peak of domestic American folk art production. The unique, textural quality inherent to the American hooked rug tradition gives this piece a distinctive, tactile charm rarely seen in more formal antique weavings.

The gentle, faded palette is anchored by a luminous ivory ground, allowing the subtle secondary hues—soft mauves, faded blues, and pale pinks—to surface without overwhelming the composition. The field employs a precise, grid-like structure, utilizing an allover pattern of repeating abstract squares, each containing a stylized, curvilinear motif.

As a true room size rug, this piece commands attention, offering both historical interest and functional scale for contemporary interiors. Its construction, utilizing repurposed wool fabric strips pulled through a backing, speaks to the resourceful ingenuity characteristic of late 19th-century American craftsmanship.

The resulting surface is deeply textural, providing a visual softness that contrasts beautifully with the geometric rigor of the design. This piece is a superb example of early American textile history, offering collectors a rare and sophisticated addition to our curated collection of antique rugs. See less