Pale Flowers and Sweeping Scrolls
This handmade American hooked wool rug combines large pale flowers with curling cream scrolls on a muted grey ground. Dating approximately to the 1920s, it offers a restrained floral composition with bold, clearly defined outlines.
Four corner flowers anchor the design. Their rounded petals alternate between cream, pale peach, and dusty blush, with small changes in shade across each blossom. Dark outlines separate the petals and give the flowers a graphic character.
Generous scrolls connect the floral corners around the field. Each long curve ends in a tight inward spiral. Smaller circular accents interrupt the arrangement along the sides, adding another simple shape to the composition.
A Lattice Centre
A fine cream diamond lattice fills the central panel. Its narrow diagonal lines contrast with the broader floral and scroll motifs. The open grid creates rhythm while allowing the grey background to remain prominent.
The lattice follows a softly shaped central outline rather than a rigid rectangular compartment. Scrolls curve around its edges without covering it. This balance gives the design both an ordered centre and a more flowing surround.
The hooked wool surface introduces variations in texture and loop height. Slight differences in line thickness and spacing add to the handmade appearance. The design can be appreciated as a complete arrangement or through its individual details.
A Dark Frame and Gentle Palette
A broad near-black charcoal border surrounds the grey field. Narrow pale lines define its inner edge, while a wider cream band runs around the outside. Dark binding finishes the perimeter.
The strong border contrasts with the softer flowers and scrollwork. Grey, cream, pale peach, blush, and charcoal form a quiet palette. Subtle colour changes keep the large areas from appearing completely uniform.
At approximately 172.8 × 106.7 cm, the rug has a small-area format. These dimensions are converted from the supplied title and remain approximate. Its restrained colours could complement a reading area, bedside setting, or textile display.
Condition
The photographs show surface wear, variations in loop height, and uneven texture across the hooked face. Scattered raised fibres and loose threads are visible. The outer cream band shows tonal variation and wear.
The edges are slightly wavy, with minor irregularities along the dark binding. Some border sections appear more worn than others. Please examine the corner and perimeter photographs carefully.
The supplied images do not show the entire reverse. No specific restoration history has been provided. The rug is offered with its visible age-related wear rather than a claim of an untouched or restored condition.
Key Details
Origin: United States
Period: Circa 1920s
Style: American floral folk art
Material: Wool
Technique: Handmade hooked construction
Dimensions: Approximately 172.8 × 106.7 cm
Imperial dimensions: Approximately 5.67 × 3.50 ft
Design: Four corner flowers, curling scrolls, circular accents and a central diamond lattice
Colours: Grey, cream, pale peach, dusty blush and charcoal
Finishing: Broad dark border, cream outer band and dark binding
Condition: Surface wear, varied loop texture, raised fibres, loose threads and slightly wavy edges
SKU: 1B1037
Why It’s Special
The contrast between broad scrolling curves and a fine diamond lattice gives this rug its distinctive structure. Large pale flowers soften the dark outlines and border. The restrained palette lets the pattern and hooked texture carry the design.
