Hooked Rug, Country of Origin: United States Of America, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century (around – 1900) – This antique American rug features an ovular, bark-like frame defined by subtle foliage and floral sprays. This uniquely American rug features a delicate botanical theme paired with rustic details and a marbled oatmeal field. Detailed petals with contrasting outlines and variegated shading add definition to the floral border and central bouquet. Colorful flowers woven in a combination of lavender, light blue and rosy pink counterbalance the neutral background.

The inspiration for this area rug comes from 16th-century Indian carpet weavers, who created the most beautiful carpets for the royal courts of the Mogul emperors. Based on authentic oriental designs and hand-knotted in the traditional style.

Beautiful and early antique American hooked rug, circa date: Early 20th century. Ingenious in its style, color, and composition, this spectacular antique American hooked rug features a splendid allover pattern that creates an illusion of depth and texture. The beautiful basket-weave pattern with its poly-chromatic stripes follows a strict under-over form that sets it apart from the monochromatic and subtly variegated squares featured in the background. Like a patchwork quilt that incorporates innumerable colors and prints, this stunning antique hooked rug is a joy to behold. The varied earth-tone hues are juxtaposed beautifully against the vivid pink, vermillion, and turquoise accent colors that are set between the basket-weave stripes. This outstanding antique rug, an American hooked carpet illustrates the amazing versatility of a simple geometric repeating pattern, which is executed in a way that is full of color, texture, and visual appeal.