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1930s Field Floral Inlay Antique American Hooked Rug 1'9"x3'0" Wool Woven Carpet

$2,700

£2,076.92

€2,486.07

CA$3,927.20

A$4,026.68

CHF 2,294.26

MX$51,256.17

NOK 26,352.96

SEK 27,495.63

DKK 18,583.87

About the Item

Vintage circa 1930 American Folk Art hand-woven cotton and wool rug, 1'9" x 3' (21 x 36 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Good Condition. Antique American hooked rug, size: 1'9" x 3'0". This early 20th-century hooked area rug from America is an exceptionally rare find, distinguished by a color palette and design sensibility that elevate it from a domestic object to a piece of “High Folk Art.” While ivory, black, and red were the standard foundations for early American textiles, an antique purple color area rug field is a significant rarity, representing a bold and sophisticated departure from the provincial norm. The composition is centered upon an elegant floral inlay design. Rather than a sprawling all-over pattern, the botanical motifs are delicately “set into” the field, often arranged with a sense of graceful, hand-drawn symmetry. The drawing is quintessentially “Primitive”, the blossoms and leaves possess a whimsical, asymmetrical charm that reveals the individual soul of the maker. This organic, “growing” center provides a romantic focal point that feels both grounded in nature and elevated by artistic imagination. The palette is anchored by a remarkable lighter shade of purple or plum foundation. In the world of antique American hooked rugs, purple tones are among the most difficult to find, as the dyes required to achieve this hue were often more expensive or difficult to stabilize. Against this royal and moody backdrop, the secondary floral accents, rendered in creamy ivory, dusty rose, and sage green, possess a luminous, “glowing” quality. Because the rug was created using hand-cut strips of recycled wool and flannel, the purple field exhibits a magnificent “marbled” variegation (the folk-art equivalent of abrash). This shimmering, “salt-and-pepper” texture gives the dark field a watercolor-like depth and a soft, historical patina. Technically, this small scatter-size area rug is prized for its tightly looped, nubby texture and substantial, “meaty” handle. The process of hand-hooking individual loops through a burlap or linen backing creates a three-dimensional surface that catches the light with a unique, matte quality. Over more than a century, the wool fibers have slightly “felted,” resulting in a velvety, suede-like patina that has softened the edges of the floral inlay, imbuing the piece with a sense of historical gravity and quiet luxury. The borders typically serve as a simple but necessary architectural frame, often using a darker “mottled” tone to “lock in” the vibrant energy of the purple field. To possess this antique purple hooked American folk art design area rug is to own a monument to 20th-century creative daring. It bridges the gap between humble colonial resourcefulness and a sophisticated, almost modern, color theory, transforming a small space into a sanctuary of historical rarity and soulful, botanical grace. Details Type and style: Folk Art Age: Vintage Date of manufacture: 1930 Place of origin: United States Construction: Hand-Woven Material: Cotton and Wool Size: 1'9" x 3' (21 x 36 in, 53 x 91 cm) Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Good Condition. Seller reference: 20-13156

Dimensions:
Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Length: 36 in (91.44 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Cotton,Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Good Condition.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 20-131561stDibs: LU4926120234882

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