Antique Hooked Gift-Size Rug With Floral Bouquet & Foliate Border - Rug & Kilim

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This antique 2x3 hooked gift rug, circa 1920–1929, features a graceful floral bouquet rendered in soft yellow, blue, and burgundy … Read more This antique 2x3 hooked gift rug, circa 1920–1929, features a graceful floral bouquet rendered in soft yellow, blue, and burgundy tones on an ivory field. Framed by scrolling foliate borders, the design conveys the delicate elegance and decorative charm of early hooked rugs.

On the Design:

This antique hooked gift rug from the collection of Y & B Bolour, presents an elegant interpretation of floral decoration through a restrained and highly balanced visual juxtaposition. A delicate bouquet of pansies, roses, and garden flowers occupies the open ivory field, rendered in softly graduated shades of yellow, blue, burgundy, and lavender. The spacious ground allows the bouquet to breathe, creating a quiet sense of refinement that recalls the decorative arts of the early twentieth century.

Equally compelling is the scrolling foliate border, whose rhythmic vine motifs lend the piece a subtle architectural quality. The contrast between the crisp green frame and the painterly floral arrangement creates a sophisticated balance between structure and ornament. Such visual juxtapositions reflect the enduring appeal of hooked rugs as decorative objects, where folk craftsmanship meets the gentler sensibilities of period floral design. The accompanying book, Inside Florence by Livia Frescobaldi, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B232) can be acquired independently through our bookstore. Condition:

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