Ivory Diamon and Colorful Stripes Antique American Geometric Folk Art Hooked Rug
| Stock number | 20-13120 |
| Size | 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.35 m x 1.73 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
This early 20th-century antique American Hooked area rug is a vibrant and energetic masterpiece of "Primitive Geometry," representing a high-point in the North American folk art design tradition. While many of the rugs woven in the USA of this period favored somber tones or literal floral representations, this specimen celebrates a bold, almost "Modernist" approach to design, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate the roots of abstract textile art. The composition is centered upon a striking ivory diamond and colorful stripes design. The field features a large, central diamond motif—a classic symbol of the "Hearth and Home"—which is set against a background of rhythmic, multi-colored bands. The drawing is quintessentially "Naive," characterized by the charming "hand-drawn" quality of the lines.