Small Artistic Antique American Folk Art Hooked Textile Art Rug
$2,700.00
| Stock number | 20-13132 |
| Size | 3 ft x 4 ft 7 in (0.91 m x 1.40 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked, Textile Arts |
| Materials | Wool & Cotton |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral, Geometric, Medallion |
This early 20-century American Hooked rug is an exquisite example of "Textile Fine Art," where the line between domestic utility and high-concept folk art is beautifully blurred. Unlike larger room-sized carpets, small size area rugs were often personal passion projects—experimental canvases where the weaver could showcase their most intricate hand-drawing and nuanced color-blending, resulting in a piece that functions as a "painting for the floor." The composition of this artistic rug is centered upon an artistic American folk art design, characterized by a "free-form" and soulful drawing style. Eschewing the rigid symmetry of machine-made textiles, this piece features "painterly" motifs—likely a blend of abstract botanical forms or unique tribal-inspired geometries.