Antique Shaker America Knotted Square Rug
| Stock number | 25627 |
| Size | 8 ft 6 in x 9 ft 2 in (2.59 m x 2.79 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Shaker |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Shaker America Knotted Square Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional American piece embodies the Shaker commitment to utility and unadorned beauty. Unlike classical Oriental carpets, this square textile offers a distinctly modern, abstract aesthetic, making it a highly desirable example among antique rugs. The texture is dense and subtly uneven, characterized by horizontal bands of color created by the unique knotting technique. This unique visual effect results in a vibrant, yet controlled, surface, displaying a complex array of hues that coalesce into a striking multicolor jewel tone palette across the square field. The design eschews traditional borders or centralized motifs, instead relying on the rhythmic repetition of the horizontal lines.