Antique Hooked Rug With Oval Medallion & Pastel Florals in Green - Rug & Kilim

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Hand-hooked in wool circa 1920-1929, this 9x12 classic rug is a remarkably well-preserved addition to Rug & Kilim’s antique collection. … Read more Hand-hooked in wool circa 1920-1929, this 9x12 classic rug is a remarkably well-preserved addition to Rug & Kilim’s antique collection. It features a lush, textural landscape honoring pastoral design through an open field framed by floral garlands.

On the Design:

This charming antique hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, exemplifies the folk-art traditions that flourished in the United States during the early twentieth century. This antique piece features a serene field framed by a distinctive oval border of blossoming flora; a presentation format reminiscent of period paintings and classic European neoclassical layouts. Admirers of the craft will note this piece is a special find among some of the most collectible textile creations and earliest forms of folk art in our field; exemplary of the hooking process in the folksy, rustic charm and boho chic beauty it yields.

The colorway maintains remarkable authenticity to the period, employing a restrained, muted palette dominated by a warm beige field with the strategic use of soft pinks, gentle yellows, and subtle touches of sage green in the sprawling floral wreaths. The floral garland format represents an important chapter in textile history when rug making transitioned from purely utilitarian crafts to expressive art forms that preserved idealized visions of pastoral life. This element is among the many beauties that speaks to each hooked rug as a distinct piece in the style; no two alike, yet this piece is arguably an exemplar of the more romantic, comfortable, and generously sized works one might find among these expressions of country charm.

Condition:

This antique hooked rug is in good condition for its age and origin. See less