Antique Hooked Rug With Floral Medallions in Soft Sage Green - Rug & Kilim

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This antique 3x5 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features an elegant floral visual juxtaposition set against a soft sage-green field. Delicate … Read more This antique 3x5 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features an elegant floral visual juxtaposition set against a soft sage-green field. Delicate roses, scrolling vines, and an oval medallion reflect the enduring decorative traditions of early twentieth-century American hooked textiles.

On the Design:

This antique hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, presents a graceful floral visual juxtaposition arranged around a central oval medallion enclosing a bouquet of blossoms and trailing foliage. The design draws upon the decorative vocabulary of early American hooked rugs, where floral subjects, garden motifs, and formal symmetry became popular during the first decades of the twentieth century. Delicate flowering vines frame the field, while clusters of roses anchor each end of the visual juxtaposition, lending the rug a sense of balance and refinement.

Particularly noteworthy is the restrained palette of sage green, blush pink, lavender, ivory, and soft burgundy. The subtle coloration evokes the faded beauty of antique botanical illustrations, while the hooked wool construction lends the surface a rich texture and painterly depth. The open field surrounding the central medallion allows the floral motifs to breathe, creating an elegant sense of space and movement. Rich in decorative character, this rug exemplifies the romantic aesthetic and handcrafted artistry that define early American hooked textiles.

Condition:

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