Antique Hooked American Rug 2560

Hooked Rug, America, Early 20th Century - A diamond grid filled by ruffled elements with multi-colored undulating stripes is set against a cocoa tan background on this exciting little antique American hooked rug. Drawn with much more precision and calculation than most rugs of this type, this example is remarkable in its combination of abstract geometry and an almost biomorphic fluidity, The cool cocoa ground provides and effective setting for the lovely palette of soft greens, red, and ivory.