Small Size Cream Color Antique 1930 European Influenced Floral Inlay Design American Hooked Rug
$680.00
| Stock number | 20-13009 |
| Size | 2 ft 3 in x 3 ft 1 in (0.69 m x 0.94 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
This circa 1930 antique American rug is a sophisticated example of the "Cottage Elegance" that emerged during the early 20th century. While many American hooked rugs remained strictly primitive or geometric, this piece showcases a clear European Influence, drawing inspiration from the refined floral aesthetics of Savonnerie rugs or French Aubusson carpets designs, but interpreted through the lens of humble, hand-wrought American craftsmanship. The composition is centered upon a Floral Inlay design, featuring a delicate arrangement of blossoms—likely roses or lilies—rendered with a soft, painterly hand. Unlike the bold, blocky motifs of earlier folk art, the "drawing" here is more fluid and graceful, designed to mimic the high-society tapestries of Europe.