Vintage Hand Hooked Rug, Wool & Cotton, Floral Pattern, American Folk Art, 2x4

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American Folk Art from the late 1800s. Two bouquets of flowers in the tradition of Persian Senneh design on a … Read more American Folk Art from the late 1800s. Two bouquets of flowers in the tradition of Persian Senneh design on a cream field with a black border to frame the art. This is an ideal piece to be framed as used a wall hanging.

Antique Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity. When it comes to true simplicity and artistic creativity Antique Hooked Rugs have some of the best representations. The tradition of Hooked Rug started in New England. �Hooking� started as a hobby for the farmers in the long and dark cold winter nights of North East States in the US in the early 1800s. Hooked rugs were made as functional pieces for the home either as a bed cover or small carpet for the floor.


Dimensions: 25" x 43"

Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: America

Material: Wool on a burlap foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use


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