Earthy Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Design Hooked Area Rug
| Stock number | 19724 |
| Size | 6 ft x 8 ft 2 in (1.83 m x 2.49 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
This nineteenth-century American hooked rug is a soulful and evocative exemplar of "High Folk Art," capturing the ruggedly poetic spirit of the American Northeast. Historically, antique American hooked rugs were the quintessential "memory textiles" of the 1800s, crafted by hand using a simple hook to pull strips of discarded wool and fabric through a foundation of recycled burlap. This specific specimen is defined by its deep, saturated "earthy" palette—a sophisticated range of burnt umbers, forest greens, and tawny ochres—which reflects the organic colors of the rural American landscape and the natural dyes available to the domestic artisan. The composition is a virtuoso display of the "all-over" botanical design, featuring a rhythmic dance of oversized autumnal leaves and scrolling vines.