| Stock number | 17191 |
| Size | 2 ft 2 in x 3 ft 2 in (0.66 m x 0.97 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1935 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique American Hooked Square Rug American 1935, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1935. This exceptional textile exemplifies the domestic artistry of the 1930s, offering a vibrant, handcrafted counterpoint to mass-produced decor. Hooked rugs represent a cherished tradition within antique rugs, prized for their textural depth and charming, often naive, compositions. The composition is defined by a luminous, near-white field that allows the stylized floral elements to project with striking clarity. Rich tones of persimmon orange, deep crimson, and magenta are balanced by lush green foliage. The design of this square rug employs a structure reminiscent of allover rugs, though the motifs are deliberately clustered in the upper right and lower left corners, creating an appealing visual asymmetry complemented by scalloped curtain-like borders.