Antique Hooked Rug With Rose Bouquet Medallion & Vine Border - Rug & Kilim

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This antique 3x4 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features an elegant floral bouquet medallion framed by vivid red roses and leafy … Read more This antique 3x4 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features an elegant floral bouquet medallion framed by vivid red roses and leafy borders. Its soft palette and decorative visual juxtaposition exemplify the charm of early 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 vertically oriented bouquet medallion set against a soft ivory field. Delicate blossoms, trailing foliage, and flowering stems rise through the center of the visual juxtaposition, while richly saturated red roses punctuate the field and corners, lending the design both movement and visual balance. The surrounding border of scrolling leaves frames the visual juxtaposition with quiet elegance, reinforcing its decorative symmetry.

Particularly noteworthy is the interplay between the bold red blossoms and the restrained palette of sage green, beige, muted blue, and soft cream. The hooked technique imparts remarkable texture to the floral motifs, allowing individual petals and leaves to emerge with painterly depth. The open field creates a sense of lightness and spaciousness, while the asymmetrical bouquet arrangement recalls the influence of botanical illustration and early twentieth-century decorative arts. Rich in character and folk-art appeal, this rug stands as an excellent example of American hooked weaving traditions, where domestic craftsmanship and artistic expression converge.

Condition:

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