Antique Geometric Square Design American Hooked Folk Art Rug
$2,250.00
| Stock number | 20508 |
| Size | 2 ft 4 in x 3 ft 4 in (0.71 m x 1.02 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1925 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American American Hooked Square Rug Multicolor 1925, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional piece exemplifies the enduring craft tradition of the American Hooked Rug, a style born of necessity and elevated to folk art during the early 20th century. Dating precisely to 1925, this square textile captures the spirit of domestic ingenuity prevalent in North American decorative arts. The design utilizes a complex, yet highly structured, geometric composition of square motifs, forming an interlocking grid that functions as an effective allover pattern. The palette is a sophisticated study in contrast, featuring deep indigo and black centers balanced by warm rust reds, pale blues, and natural cream tones. This interplay of hues creates a vibrant, yet grounded, multicolor jewel tone effect that speaks to the resourceful use of salvaged materials.