Antique Geometric Folk Art Design American Hooked Rug
$1,000.00
| Stock number | 17469 |
| Size | 2 ft 1 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.64 m x 1.17 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American American Hooked Rug Ivory 1930s, Circa Date: 1930s. This charming piece represents the enduring tradition of American Hooked Rugs, a distinctive folk art form that flourished across the Eastern Seaboard and Midwest. Its construction, often utilizing recycled fabric scraps, speaks to the resourceful creativity characteristic of the Depression era. The design employs a striking geometric lattice, defined by broad, diagonal bands of soft, solid ivory. This structure frames numerous small, square patches of variegated color. The overall effect is grounded by the dominant ivory beige cream white color rugs palette, which provides a sophisticated contrast to the rustic, textural infill. Within the diamond grid, the individual hooked squares display a rich, mottled texture, incorporating subtle hues of moss green, muted blue, and occasional pops of brick red.