Antique Small Size American Floral Folk Art Design Hooked Area Rug
| Stock number | 20-13008 |
| Size | 3 ft 11 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.19 m x 1.93 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
This early 20th-century American Hooked rug is a vibrant and quintessential example of "American Folk Art," showcasing the ingenuity and artistic spirit of the provincial New World. While many American area rugs of the era were purely utilitarian, this small scatter-size specimen was clearly intended as a decorative statement, distilling a love for the natural world into a tactile, hand-wrought medium. The composition is centered upon an exuberant floral American folk art design. Rather than the disciplined, symmetrical floral arrangements found in European or Persian traditions, this piece features a "charming and primitive" drawing style. Blossoms and oversized leaves appear to grow with a playful, organic energy, often characterized by "bold and whimsical" proportions.