Vintage Hand Hooked Rug, Wool & Cotton, Floral Pattern, American Folk Art

This distinctive Vintage American hand-hooked rug, crafted in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a beautiful example of early American folk-art textile tradition. Its thou...

A beautiful American hand-hooked area rug from the early 20th century, featuring a floral pattern set on a pale green background of soft natural beauty. The center medallion is a bouquet of flowers in pastel colors including pale green, yellow, ivory, and pink, while a pale brown border frames the composition with quiet warmth. This rug is the essence of American folk art — created by an individual using simple tools and recycled materials, with a directness and warmth that no professionally designed textile can replicate. The American hooked rug tradition originated in New England in the early 19th century, when resourceful farm families — particularly women working through the long winters of the rural Northeast — began creating decorative floor coverings by hooking loops of recycled wool and fabric strips through a burlap or linen backing. The resulting textiles combine utility with extraordinary artistry, and the finest examples are now actively collected as works of American folk art, with major examples held in museum collections including the American Folk Art Museum in New York. The simplicity of the design and the slight naivety of the forms only add to the beauty and charm of this vintage creation. Dimensions: 3’ 11” x 5’ 9” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Rag wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1152 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs...

This beautifully preserved Vintage American hand-hooked rug, crafted in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a distinguished example of early American folk textile artistry. Its rare oval format makes it especially desirable. The composition features an elegant floral arrangement, rendered in a vibrant yet harmonious palette of ivory, green, red, and blue. The blossoms appear almost painterly in their execution, with softly blended hues that reflect the handmade nature of this charming textile. A warm brown border beautifully frames the central design, providing visual structure and contrast while enhancing the rug’s overall presence. Antique hooked rugs are celebrated for their unique fusion of folk-art creativity and honest simplicity, and this example is no exception. Each looped wool pile reveals the hand of its maker, offering subtle variations in texture and color that give the piece warmth, authenticity, and artistic depth. These rugs were originally created for everyday use, yet today they are prized by collectors and designers alike for their sculptural beauty and storytelling character. Dimensions: 3’ x 4’ 9” Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Rag wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1446 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs...

This charming early 20th-century American hand-hooked rug exemplifies the warmth, artistry, and folk traditions of New England textile craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the early 1900s, ...

Handmade antique American Hooked rug in floral design. The rug has been made in the beginning of 20th century in USA. It is in original good condition. - Condition: original good,...

Handmade antique American Hooked rug in floral design. The rug has been made in the beginning of 20th century in USA. It is in original condition, has some signs of age. - Conditi...

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