Antique American Folk Art Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug
$9,800.00
| Stock number | 20792 |
| Size | 3 ft x 27 ft 6 in (0.91 m x 8.38 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Hooked Rug Hallway Runner Wool Multicolor, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of American textile craft, dating from the 1920s, represents the enduring tradition of antique rugs. Hand-hooked in wool, this piece showcases the resourcefulness and artistry inherent in early 20th-century folk textiles, relying on texture rather than complex pictorial motifs. The composition features a striking, highly textural basketweave motif, created by alternating vertical and horizontal blocks of looped wool. This dense, repeating structure forms an allover design that provides visual continuity across its impressive length, softening the lines of a contemporary space while grounding the architecture. Utilizing remnants and repurposed materials characteristic of the era, the palette achieves a sophisticated, yet earthy multicolor effect.