Large Room Size Ivory Center Antique European Influence Floral Patterned American Hooked Carpet
$13,000.00
| Stock number | 20-13057 |
| Size | 11 ft 9 in x 15 ft (3.58 m x 4.57 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1935 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
This magnificent room-size American hooked carpet from the early 20th century (circa 1920s) is a rare example of "Cottage Elegance," representing a sophisticated bridge between rugged American folk art and the refined aesthetics of the French royal workshops. Historically, rug hooking was a provincial craft born of resourcefulness in New England, but this specific specimen is distinguished by its large-scale architectural footprint and its intentional mimicry of 18th-century European floral designs. The composition is centered upon a luminous Ivory and Cream field, providing a high-contrast stage for a sprawling botanical narrative. Unlike the dense, dark backgrounds typical of early American folk art area rugs, this open-field aesthetic draws inspiration from French Aubusson and Savonnerie traditions.