Antique Hook Rug, United States, 100cm X 59cm (3'3" X 2')

Name: Antique Hook Rug, United States, 100cm X 59cm (3'3" X 2')
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA663909
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Description

American hook rugs is a weaving tradition that began with the early settlers to the United States. Derived from the English domestic weaving tradition, it was adapted and developed by the American settlers with designs that often depicted scenes from American life. The first hook rugs were made were made at a time when rural homes were almost entirely dependent upon themselves for the necessities of life, including the weaving of rugs for decoration. This charming piece, from the second half of the 19th century depicts a strawberry bush.It is drawn with great skill in a very naturalistic style, and must have brought great pleasure to the home. The materials used are linen or hemp for the foundation and a linen nap.

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA663909

Dealers Internal Reference

WW14

Dealers Notes

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Description

American hook rugs is a weaving tradition that began with the early settlers to the United States.

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Derived from the English domestic weaving tradition, it was adapted and developed by the American settlers with designs that often depicted scenes from American life.

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

The first hook rugs were made were made at a time when rural homes were almost entirely dependent upon themselves for the necessities of life, including the weaving of rugs for decoration. This charming piece, from the second half of the 19th century depicts a strawberry bush.It is drawn with great skill in a very naturalistic style, and must have brought great pleasure to the home. The materials used are linen or hemp for the foundation and a linen nap.