Golden Cornucopias and Garden Flowers
This handmade American hooked wool rug features two golden cornucopias overflowing with colourful flowers. A hooked-in “1957” date adds a personal detail to its lively floral composition.
The paired arrangements occupy opposite ends of the rectangular field. Curling horn forms face towards the centre, while abundant flowers spread towards the corners. A small floral wreath provides a quieter focal point between them.
Large burgundy and rose-pink blooms anchor each bouquet. Smaller yellow, cream, lilac, and blue flowers fill the spaces around them. Green foliage and slender stems connect the separate elements without crowding the beige ground.
Shaded Petals and Curling Horns
The golden cornucopias have dark curved outlines and alternating shades of yellow and brown. These changes in colour suggest the folds and turns of their spiral forms. Their broad curves contrast with the smaller, more intricate flowers.
The larger blossoms contain several bands of colour around their centres. Burgundy, red, pink, and cream give the petals a layered appearance. Smaller circular flowers and pointed buds introduce further variation in scale.
Trailing ivy stems run along the sides of the composition. Pale outlines define several dark green leaves, making their angular shapes stand out. The central wreath repeats the surrounding flowers and foliage in miniature.
A Quiet Ground and Dark Frame
The beige field is softly striated, with subtle changes between pale cream, taupe, and grey-brown. These directional variations create interest beneath the floral design. They also contrast with the more solid colours of the larger blossoms.
A broad charcoal-brown border frames the entire rug. Darker corner squares punctuate its otherwise restrained outline. This simple surround gives the detailed centre room to remain the main focus.
At approximately 99.1 × 154.9 cm, the rug offers a compact decorative format. Its paired design can be appreciated from either end. It could bring floral colour to a quiet seating area or textile display.
Date and Initials
The date “1957” is incorporated into the hooked design near one end. Initials at the opposite end appear to read “CMP”. The maker’s identity has not been established, and the initials are not expanded into a name.
Condition
Good overall vintage condition, with light surface wear and variations in loop height. Minor edge irregularities and a few loose or raised loops are present. The perimeter is slightly uneven in places.
The supplied photographs show the face of the rug rather than a complete reverse inspection. No specific restoration history has been provided. Please review the detailed images for the present surface and edge condition.
Key Details
Origin: United States
Date: 1957, incorporated into the design
Style: American floral folk art
Material: Wool
Technique: Handmade hooked construction
Dimensions: Approximately 99.1 × 154.9 cm
Imperial dimensions: Approximately 3 ft 3 in × 5 ft 1 in / 3.25 × 5.08 ft
Design: Paired floral cornucopias, central wreath and trailing ivy
Colours: Beige, charcoal brown, golden yellow, burgundy, rose pink, cream, green, lilac and blue
Markings: Hooked-in “1957” and initials appearing to read “CMP”
Condition: Good vintage condition, with light wear, loop-height variation, minor edge irregularities and loose or raised loops
SKU: 1B1034
Why It’s Special
The paired golden horns give this rug a distinctive silhouette within its floral composition. Shaded blooms, trailing ivy, and the small central wreath reward closer inspection. The incorporated date and initials add individual character without requiring an invented maker history.
