Antique American Rag Hallway Runner Cotton Multicolor Rug
$4,500.00
| Stock number | 25544 |
| Size | 3 ft 6 in x 14 ft 4 in (1.07 m x 4.37 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Rag, Shaker |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Rag Hallway Runner Cotton Multicolor Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This distinctive textile offers a slice of early 20th-century American folk art, woven from repurposed cotton rags. The rag rug tradition emphasizes sustainability and texture, creating pieces that possess a unique, tactile charm, making them sought-after examples of antique rugs. The composition features a complex, striated weave where horizontal and vertical bands intersect, forming a subtle plaid effect. The palette is intentionally muted, blending soft beige and natural tones with streaks of dusty blue, rust red, and dark brown. This interplay of hues results in a sophisticated multicolor jewel tone effect, despite the humble origins of the material. Constructed using a flat-weave technique, the rug's surface is durable and low-profile.