1920s Multicolor Scene Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x 6'0" Handknotted Wool Carpet

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Antique American Hooked rug, size" 4'0"x 6'0".

Hooked Multicolor Wool Antique Small Scatter Size 1920s American Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. … Read more Antique American Hooked rug, size" 4'0"x 6'0".

Hooked Multicolor Wool Antique Small Scatter Size 1920s American Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This charming, evocative piece represents the domestic artistry characteristic of the American hooked rug tradition. The pictorial design, rendered in robust wool loops, captures a distinctly rustic, early 20th-century aesthetic that prioritizes narrative over formal symmetry.

Its dimensions classify it as a small scatter size rugs, making it an ideal accent piece for a hallway, bedside, or intimate sitting area where space is at a premium. Such pieces, often created for personal use rather than commercial sale, possess a unique character that distinguishes them among general antique rugs available today.

The central tableau presents a stylized winter landscape at dawn, featuring snow-covered hills, evergreen trees, and a winding path leading toward a brilliant red sun. This naturalistic scenery offers a refreshing visual departure from the geometric or standard floral rugs often seen in this period, embracing instead the simplicity of the American countryside.

The palette employs soft creams and pale grays for the snow and sky, providing a stark contrast to the saturated greens and deep browns of the trees and border. This skillful use of varied hues results in a vibrant, yet balanced, textile that falls within the category of multicolor jewel tone rugs when viewed for its depth and variety of color application. See less