Antique Hooked Oval Rug With Polychromatic Geometric Patterns | Rug & Kilim

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Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x3 antique circle rug is a rare and exciting new curation in … Read more Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x3 antique circle rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will note this piece is a special find among some of the most collectible rag rugs and the earliest forms of American folk art in our field—exemplary of the hooking process in the folksy, rustic charm and boho chic beauty it yields. This round piece enjoys an intricate sense of pattern and color variation in its rows of concentric stripes that has a particular country sensibility and bright, playful beauty underfoot. Keen eyes will note the abstract quality of the pattern and rich color variation that is as astounding as the charm of the piece. This element is among the many beauties that speaks to each hooked rug as a distinct piece in the style—no two alike, yet this piece is arguably an exemplar of the more simple, comfortable works with versatile presence one might find among these works of American and country charm.

Condition:

This antique hooked rug further enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin, with some mild wear consistent with its age and provenance. See less