Antique Shaker Rug Small Scatter Size Wool Multicolor
| Stock number | 17241 |
| Size | 3 ft x 4 ft 9 in (0.91 m x 1.45 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1870 |
| Style | Shaker |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Shaker Rug Small Scatter Size Wool Multicolor, Circa Date: 1870s. This exceptional American textile exemplifies the Shaker commitment to utility and restrained beauty, prioritizing texture and color variation over complex iconography. As highly sought-after examples of early American folk art, these pieces are crucial additions to any collection of antique rugs. The palette is a masterful study in natural dyes, featuring rich reds, deep purples, and mossy greens that blend seamlessly into the central olive field. This sophisticated use of varied, yet harmonious, shades results in a striking multicolor jewel tone presentation, characteristic of the best American hooked and loomed textiles of the period. Woven entirely of wool, the texture is dense and robust, reflecting the durability required of utilitarian objects crafted by the Shaker communities.