Early 20th Century Small Size Antique Ivory American Floral Folk Art Hooked Rug
$2,300.00
| Stock number | 20-13073 |
| Size | 4 ft 2 in x 7 ft (1.27 m x 2.13 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This early 20th-century American hooked rug is a charming and intimate example of "Homegrown Artistry," capturing the transition from Victorian decorative complexity to the cleaner, more whimsical aesthetics of the early Modern era. This small scatter-size specimen serves as a "tactile snapshot" of early 20th-century domestic life, where resourcefulness and personal expression met to create a unique piece of "Floor Art." The composition is centered upon a delightful Floral Folk Art design, characterized by a "naive" and heartfelt drawing style. Unlike the rigid, symmetrical patterns found in formal European or Persian carpets, the blossoms here appear to "bloom" with an organic, almost spontaneous energy. The proportions are often playful and oversized, reflecting a "Primitive" sensibility that values the spirit of the flower over anatomical precision.