Colorful Square Antique American Folk Art Basket Weave Hooked Rug
$16,500.00
| Stock number | 20064 |
| Size | 8 ft 10 in x 9 ft (2.69 m x 2.74 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Square Hooked Rug 1900s, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional square textile represents the ingenuity and folk artistry characteristic of American USA Rugs from the turn of the century. Hooked rugs, often crafted from repurposed fabric scraps, embody a vibrant tradition of domestic textile production, resulting in pieces that are both durable and deeply personal. The design of this square rug employs a striking, highly organized geometric scheme. A series of octagonal blocks, each filled with contrasting vertical or horizontal stripes, creates an arresting optical effect. This dense, repeating structure results in an allover design that fills the entire square field, lending the piece remarkable visual weight and complexity.