Antique Square Penny Folk Art Rug American Knotted
$12,000.00
| Stock number | 20609 |
| Size | 2 ft 2 in x 3 ft 2 in (0.66 m x 0.97 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Square Penny Rug American Knotted, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional square textile exemplifies the ingenuity of early 20th-century American USA Rugs folk art. Constructed from hundreds of individually cut and stitched felted circles, the piece presents a striking visual rhythm that is both playful and meticulously ordered, reflecting the resourcefulness inherent in domestic American craft. The design employs an interlocking circular motif, creating a dense, textural field that functions as an effective allover pattern. The composition is anchored by a deep navy ground, allowing the vibrant secondary colors—crimson, forest green, cream, and deep brown—to pop with maximum contrast. The careful arrangement of these "pennies" suggests a deliberate, yet charmingly naive, artistic hand.