Antique American Hooked Allover Floral Wool 1880s Square Rug
$13,600.00
| Stock number | 20235 |
| Size | 8 ft x 8 ft 8 in (2.44 m x 2.64 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique American Hooked Allover Floral Wool 1880s Square Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional textile represents the zenith of the late 19th-century domestic craft movement. Executed in the traditional American Hooked rug technique, this square piece utilizes thick wool loops to create a highly textured, almost three-dimensional surface, characteristic of the era's desire for tactile comfort. The central field employs a sophisticated allover pattern composed of repeating octagonal medallions. Within these geometric frames, stylized floral elements—including roses and thistles rendered in soft pinks, creams, and sage greens—are set against rich gold and ochre grounds. This structured tiling elevates the folk medium into a formal, architectural floor covering.