This 3x4 antique hooked rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection; a folk-art masterpiece of the floral panel style from the esteemed collections of Y & B Bolour. Handmade in wool and believed to originate circa 1920-1929, the piece beautifully captures the rustic elegance of its era.
On the Design:
Exemplifying the quintessential geometric and botanical traditions that defined hooked rugs of the period, this antique hooked rug features a striking grid layout framing distinct, alternating floral panels; a presentation format reminiscent of classic patchwork quilts. 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 folk art in our field; exemplary of the hooking process in the folksy, rustic charm and boho chic beauty it yields. The central design depicts a lively array of floral motifs, complete with striking red poppies and purple blossoms that serve as visual anchors against the alternating black and muted beige fields.
The colorway maintains remarkable authenticity to the period, employing a bold yet grounded palette dominated by contrasting dark and light squares with the strategic use of vivid reds, purples, and subtle touches of green in the stylized leafy vines. The grid-like panel format represents an important chapter in textile history, when rug making transitioned from purely utilitarian crafts to expressive art forms that preserved idealized visions of domestic beauty. This element is among the many beauties that speaks to each hooked rug as a distinct piece in the style, yet this piece is arguably an exemplar of the more simple, comfortable works one might find among these textiles of country charm.
Condition:
This antique hooked rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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The accompanying book, Liz Collins: Motherlode & Edited by Kate Irvin, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B251) can be acquired independently through our bookstore,
