Antique Hooked Rug With Floral Bouquet Medallion in Beige & Black - Rug & Kilim

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This 3x4 antique hooked rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection; a classic folk-art masterpiece, … Read more This 3x4 antique hooked rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection; a classic folk-art masterpiece, handmade in wool and believed to originate circa 1920-1929.
On the Design:
This charming antique hooked rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, features botanical and scrollwork motifs that began appearing in American hooked rugs as the craft evolved beyond purely geometric or naive pictorial designs to incorporate more formal framing. From the collections of Y & B Bolour, keen eyes for detail will appreciate the bold rendering of a floral medallion centerpiece—a design choice that reflects the influence of Victorian decorative sensibilities that continued into the 1920s home. The central arrangement, anchored gracefully on a warm beige field, contains a carefully balanced bouquet of vibrant red and soft pink roses, all accented with rich green leaves and smaller blossoms. This floral imagery symbolizes natural beauty and domestic warmth—themes particularly resonant in domestic textiles of this period.
The color palette features these vivid floral tones set against a neutral center that enhances their visual impact. The wide, dark charcoal-black border creates dramatic contrast and frames the layout elegantly, utilizing sweeping, stylized orange and tan acanthus scrolls—a design choice that shows architectural sophistication beyond typical folk art examples. This rug exemplifies the transition period where 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. See less