Light Ivory Antique American Folk Art Leaf Pattern Hooked Cotton Rug
| Stock number | 19418 |
| Size | 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This hooked antique American rug is a quintessential example of "American Folk Art," a genre that celebrates the creative ingenuity and domestic artistry of the 1800s. Historically, antique American hooked rugs were the ultimate expression of thrift and beauty; they were crafted by hand—primarily in New England and the Canadian Maritimes—using a simple hook to pull strips of recycled fabric through a foundation of coarse burlap. This specific specimen is distinguished by its Light Ivory ground and its use of cotton, which lends the piece a softer, more delicate texture and a brighter tonal clarity than the more common wool varieties. The composition is a charming and rhythmic "all-over" botanical design, featuring a repeating motif of autumnal leaves and scrolling vines.