Antique Hooked Rug in Beige With Ornate Floral Bouquet in Multicolor - Rug & Kilim

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This 8x12 antique hooked rug is an exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection, a charming example of American folk … Read more This 8x12 antique hooked rug is an exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection, a charming example of American folk art, hand-hooked in wool and dating to circa 1920-1929. The piece reflects the whimsical character and artisanal craftsmanship that define early 20th-century hooked rug traditions.

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 an incredibly dense, ornate floral bouquet sitting as a central medallion. Admirers of the craft will note this piece is a special find among some of the most collectible rag rugs and the earliest forms of American folk art in our field; exemplary of the hooking process in the folksy, rustic charm and boho chic beauty it yields. The central motif is beautifully complemented by elegant, sweeping floral vines that gracefully frame each corner, sitting perfectly against a warm, subtly patterned beige field that mimics a cracked earth or crazy-quilt texture.

The colorway maintains remarkable authenticity to the period, employing a vibrant yet softly faded polychromatic palette of soft pinks, blues, greens, and deep purples. This dense floral format represents an important chapter in American textile history, when rug making transitioned from purely utilitarian crafts to expressive art forms that brought romantic visions of nature indoors. 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 refined, room-sized works one might find among these expressions of American and country charm.

Condition:

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