Small Scatter Size Antique Floral Inlay Design American Hooked Folk Art Rug
| Stock number | 17431 |
| Size | 3 ft 10 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.17 m x 1.91 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Green |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique American Hooked Rug American 1880s, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional piece of American folk art captures the rustic elegance and domestic craftsmanship prevalent during the late Victorian era. Hooked rugs represent a unique tradition, often utilizing recycled fabrics to create durable, highly textured floor coverings. The central composition is dominated by a robust bouquet of roses rendered in muted pinks, deep reds, and sage greens, set against a richly variegated, earthy brown ground. This emphasis on botanical subjects places the piece firmly within the tradition of floral rugs, celebrating nature with an appealing, slightly naive hand. A striking, scrolling border frames the central design, executed in creamy, pale green wool that contrasts subtly with the dense, mottled field.