Handmade in wool, this 8x12 antique hooked rug, circa 1920-1929, features an elegant lattice of floral garden panels framed by geometric dividers. A beautifully balanced design that blends decorative symmetry with botanical artistry.
On the Design:
This antique hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, presents an inventive interpretation of the classical lattice design, organizing the field into an orderly grid of floral panels. Each compartment encloses an individually rendered bouquet, creating the impression of a cultivated garden viewed through an architectural framework. The crisp geometry of the lattice is softened by abundant blossoms, while finely drawn rosettes punctuate each intersection, lending rhythm and visual continuity across the expansive field.
The restrained palette of ivory, charcoal, soft blush, muted sage, faded blue, and warm beige reflects the understated elegance that distinguishes many decorative Indian hooked rugs of the period. Rather than relying on a dominant medallion, the design celebrates repetition, balance, and variation, with every floral panel offering subtle differences in drawing and color. The result is a sophisticated decorative design whose ordered geometry and naturalistic ornament make it equally suited to traditional and transitional interiors.
Condition:
This Antique hooked rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.