Antique American Hooked Small Size Wool & Cotton Ivory Rug
| Stock number | 23087 |
| Size | 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft (1.37 m x 2.13 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool & Cotton |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Hooked Small Size Wool & Cotton Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional piece represents the height of American textile folk art, utilizing the robust hooked technique. Its construction, blending soft wool pile with a sturdy cotton foundation, speaks to the resourceful craftsmanship typical of antique rugs from the late 19th century. The palette is grounded in a sophisticated, variegated base, characteristic of ivory color rugs, which allows the secondary tones—deep olive, muted taupe, and occasional flashes of indigo—to achieve striking depth. This masterful use of color prevents the complex geometric design from becoming overwhelming. Structurally, the rug features an intricate, repeating geometric motif, characterized by eight-pointed star shapes set within a vertical striped lattice.