Beautiful Early American Braided Oval Rug 1271
The masterful use of color in this lively traditional American antique hooked rug is full of surprises.
Beautiful Oval Shape Early American Braided Rug, Country of Origin: United States Of America, Circa date: 1900 – This lively, colorful rug from around the turn of the 20th century will brighten up any room in your home. This hooked rug was crocheted using a technique that goes back to the Early American era, but that experienced a resurgence in popularity at the end of the 19th century. It is a gorgeous rug and a fascinating piece of American history.
As the industrial era factories began to flood American homes with the mass-produced goods, a desire grew to return to simpler times. The Arts and Crafts Era grew from this desire, and there was a growth in the popularity of the home arts. Americans gained a taste for pieces that looked as if they were touched by human hands and that had a home-crafted look.
During the late Victorian era, women began to become interested in the needle arts and techniques of earlier times. As a result, crochet gained popularity as a pastime. Many times, they would use scrap wools or other cloth to create these beautiful rag rugs. They used large hooks that were often carved from a toothbrush to crochet the fabric strips. The results of this technique are magnificent works of art with bright, shifting colors and a homespun quality.
This antique rug would make the perfect piece for a late Victorian or Arts and Crafts style home. However, its colorful concentric circles also give it an abstract quality that adds color and would allow it to serve as a unique piece of art in a contemporary home, too. Although this is a unique antique piece, with a bit of imagination, it could fit into almost any modern décor. It would also be the perfect piece for a country cottage. Its colors are fresh and energetic, and it will brighten any space with its beautiful colors and vintage appeal.