Antique Hooked Rug With Botanical Basket Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim

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This antique 3x5 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features a charming floral basket medallion framed by stylized corner motifs and a … Read more This antique 3x5 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features a charming floral basket medallion framed by stylized corner motifs and a soft ivory field. Its restrained palette and folk-art character embody the elegance of early American hooked rugs.

On the Design:

This antique hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, presents a refined and balanced visual juxtaposition centered on a decorative basket overflowing with flowers and trailing foliage. Rendered in delicate shades of ivory, soft gold, blush pink, and muted brown, the floral arrangement rises gracefully from a geometric basket, serving as the visual focal point of the visual juxtaposition. The spacious ivory field allows the central motif to breathe, emphasizing the simplicity and elegance that distinguish many early American hooked rugs.

Equally noteworthy are the four stylized corner motifs, where floral sprays emerge from latticework forms that echo the geometry of the central basket. These decorative corner elements create a subtle architectural framework, gently guiding the eye inward toward the medallion. The restrained palette, dark outlining, and generous use of negative space reflect the influence of early twentieth-century folk design, while the hooked texture lends remarkable depth and character to each motif. Both decorative and highly versatile, this rug exemplifies the understated sophistication of American hooked weaving traditions.

**Condition: **

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