Antique American Hooked Square Rug Small Scatter Size Wool Multicolor
| Stock number | 25066 |
| Size | 4 ft 2 in x 4 ft 10 in (1.27 m x 1.47 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Geometric |
Antique American Hooked Square Rug Small Scatter Size Wool Multicolor, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional square piece of Americana represents the tradition of the American Hooked Rug, a domestic craft developed in the Northeastern United States and Canada. Its construction utilizes looped wool fabric strips, creating a highly textural surface ideal for a small scatter size rugs placement. Dating to the 1890s, this example features a fascinating central field composed of undulating, horizontal rows, evoking the movement of water or rolling hills. This organic design contrasts sharply with the strong, architectural geometry of the border. The wide frame is executed in a classic Greek Key or meander pattern, rendered in bold black and earthy tan tones, providing a sophisticated structure to the folk-art aesthetic.