Antique Hooked Rug With Pastel Medallions & Garland Border - Rug & Kilim

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This antique 4x6 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features delicate floral medallions and garland borders rendered in soft pastel tones. Its … Read more This antique 4x6 hooked rug, circa 1920–1929, features delicate floral medallions and garland borders rendered in soft pastel tones. Its refined palette and balanced visual juxtaposition exemplify the decorative elegance of early American hooked textiles.

On the Design:

This antique American hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, embodies the quieter, more refined side of early twentieth-century hooked textiles. Rather than relying on bold geometry or graphic folk motifs, the visual juxtaposition embraces a delicate floral arrangement framed by elegant garland borders and softly articulated medallions. A central bouquet anchors the field, while smaller floral sprays and ribbon-like elements create a measured sense of symmetry throughout the visual juxtaposition. The design reflects the influence of late Victorian and Colonial Revival decorative tastes that found expression in domestic textile arts during the 1920s.

Particularly noteworthy is the remarkably restrained palette of ivory, celadon, blush pink, pale blue, sage green, and soft apricot. Age has mellowed the colors into a luminous pastel spectrum, lending the rug an almost watercolor-like quality. The floral garlands that frame the field introduce movement and rhythm without overwhelming the visual juxtaposition, while the open ground allows the individual motifs to breathe. The hooked construction imparts a rich surface texture that softens the delicate drawing and enhances the painterly character of the design. Elegant, understated, and highly decorative, this rug exemplifies the romantic sensibility and craftsmanship associated with American hooked rugs of the early twentieth century.

Condition:

This antique hooked rug is in good condition for its age and origin. See less