Antique Allover Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1750s Shrub Rug

Antique Allover Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1750s Rug, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional example of historic textile artistry represents the pinnacle of 18th-century weaving. Its provenance places it among the most coveted antique rugs currently available, offering a rare glimpse into pre-industrial craftsmanship and dye mastery. The field presents a highly stylized, repeating Tree of Life motif rendered in an allover design that eliminates the need for a central medallion. This dense botanical arrangement is set against a shifting ground color, transitioning subtly from a rich indigo to a deep olive-brown, a testament to the weaver's sophisticated use of natural dyes. The primary palette is dominated by a saturated, midnight blue color, providing a dramatic contrast to the delicate secondary tones of salmon, apricot, and pale celadon that define the leaves and blossoms.