This 4x5 antique oval hooked rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection—a romantic folk-art masterpiece, handmade in wool and believed to originate circa 1920-1929.
On the Design:
This oval rug features delicate botanical motifs that began appearing in American hooked rugs as the craft evolved beyond purely geometric or naive pictorial designs. From the collections of Y & B Bolour, keen eyes for detail will appreciate the elegant rendering of a floral medallion centerpiece—a design choice that reflects the influence of Victorian decorative sensibilities that continued into the 1920s American home. The central bouquet, depicted with graceful multidimensional shading, contains a carefully arranged cluster of muted pink and dusty purple roses, all accented with subtle burgundy details and green foliage. This romantic botanical imagery symbolizes natural beauty and domestic warmth—themes particularly resonant in American domestic textiles of this period.
The color palette features soft, pastoral floral tones set against a warm beige field that enhances their visual impact. Concentric borders of delicate vines and leafy laurels create a rhythmic frame, while the scalloped sage green outer edge provides a compelling visual contrast and frames the layout elegantly, a design choice that shows sophistication beyond typical folk art examples. This oval rug exemplifies the transition period where American hooked rug making was evolving from purely utilitarian craft to a recognized art form worthy of display in the finest homes.
Condition:
This antique hooked rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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The accompanying book, Jens Quistgaard: The Sculpting Designer by Stig Guldberg, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B139) can be acquired independently through our bookstore,
