Antique Hooked Rug With Brown Floral Medallion & Vine Border - Rug & Kilim

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This antique 3x5 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features a restrained floral medallion visual juxtaposition in warm earth tones, soft pinks, … Read more This antique 3x5 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features a restrained floral medallion visual juxtaposition in warm earth tones, soft pinks, and cream accents. Its subtle palette and folk-art character exemplify early American hooked rug traditions.

On the Design:

This antique hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, presents a quietly elegant visual juxtaposition centered on a delicate floral medallion set within an open camel-brown field. The central motif, composed of pale cream and blush floral forms, serves as a visual anchor, while four stylized blossoms arranged around the field introduce gentle movement and balance. Softly undulating borders of pink and brown foliage frame the interior, creating an organic enclosure that feels both decorative and understated.

Particularly compelling is the rug’s restrained palette of warm browns, muted rose, cream, and faded coral tones. Rather than relying on strong contrast, the design achieves its appeal through subtle tonal variation and the sculptural texture inherent to hooked weaving. The broad, open field allows the decorative elements to breathe, lending the visual juxtaposition a sense of calm and spaciousness. This understated aesthetic reflects the more sophisticated side of early twentieth-century American hooked rugs, where folk craftsmanship, decorative restraint, and natural color harmonies combine to create a remarkably versatile interior piece.

**Condition: **

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