| Stock number | 17197 |
| Size | 2 ft 9 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.84 m x 1.37 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique American Hooked Rug American 1920s, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century folk art hails from the American USA Rugs tradition, showcasing the resourceful and vibrant aesthetic of domestic textile production during the Jazz Age. The design is a masterful study in graphic geometry, eschewing traditional borders for an intense, allover geometric pattern composed entirely of small, meticulously hooked squares. A striking central diamond, rendered in a faded rose pink, anchors the composition against a dynamic field of earth tones, deep purples, and sporadic bursts of brick red and cream. Crafted using the durable hooked technique, the texture is robust and slightly variegated, reflecting the homespun quality prized in these pieces.