Colorful Antique Square American Folk Art Crazy Quilt Pattern Hooked Rug
$1,200.00
| Stock number | 20510 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 1.07 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1935 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Hooked Rug American Multicolor 1935 Multicolor, Circa Date: 1935. This exceptional square textile exemplifies the enduring charm of the American hooked rug tradition, a domestic craft that flourished in the early 20th century. Created around 1935, this piece showcases a robust, textural pile achieved through the looping of recycled fabric strips into a burlap foundation, a hallmark of Depression-era ingenuity. The design eschews formal motifs in favor of a striking, abstract composition. Irregular, interlocking shapes form a dense, organic allover pattern that covers the field edge-to-edge, reminiscent of a colorful mosaic or cobblestone path. This dynamic visual structure is enhanced by a complex, sophisticated palette, featuring rich earth tones, deep greens, and vibrant reds characteristic of multicolor jewel tone rugs.