{"product_id":"1920s-american-hooked-wool-runner-floral-chain-border-2-75-8-75-ft-1b1047","title":"1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Chain Border, 2.75 × 8.75 ft – 1B1047","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Hooked Wool Runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold chain-link border gives this handmade American hooked wool runner its distinctive frame. Dating to circa the 1920s, it combines a warm taupe field with cream flowers and winding stems. Muted teal, sage, rust and golden ochre accents enrich the restrained background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour ornamental medallions repeat along the centre, creating a measured rhythm through the elongated composition. Their curved outlines balance the smaller blossoms around them. The surrounding dark brown border provides a strong contrast to the paler wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCream Flowers and Ornamental Medallions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central ornaments combine teal details with rounded ochre accents and rust-brown outlines. Pale branching forms extend sideways from each motif. Their repetition draws the eye along the runner without creating a single dominant centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCream blossoms follow winding stems near both sides of the field. Small shaded leaves introduce muted green and teal between the flowers. Curving rust lines link these details with the larger ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the ends, additional scrolls and floral details bring the composition to a balanced finish. The background remains visible between the motifs. Its finely varied taupe colour allows the lighter flowers to stand out without a sharp white contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Distinctive Chain-Link Border\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge interlocking shapes continue around all four sides against a deep brown ground. Cream outlines surround shaded green sections, giving the chain pattern depth. Golden links connect the curved forms and echo the warmer accents inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA narrow inner border separates this chain from the floral field. Overlapping leaf-like shapes alternate in cream and ochre tones. A fine dark outline adds definition between the inner band and the central design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHand-Hooked Wool and Runner Proportions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-hooked wool surface shows small variations in loop height across the pattern. These changes give the flowers, medallions and borders a gently textured outline. The handmade edges have some unevenness rather than a rigidly uniform shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 83.8 × 266.7 cm, the runner suits a hallway, bedside or connecting passage. Its length gives the repeated ornaments room to unfold. The earthy palette pairs naturally with wood flooring, pale walls and simple upholstered furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chain border remains visually strong even beside more detailed furnishings. Within it, the softer floral field keeps the overall effect balanced. Together, these elements combine decorative detail with a clear elongated structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition for its age, with surface wear, variations in loop height and some unevenness along the edges. The design remains clearly defined, with strong colour contrasts across the field and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1920s\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: United States\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handmade, hand-hooked\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Repeating ornamental medallions, flowering vines and chain-link border\u003cbr\u003eColours: Taupe, cream, dark brown, sage green, muted teal, rust and golden ochre\u003cbr\u003eShape: Rectangular runner\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 83.8 × 266.7 cm \/ 2 ft 9 in × 8 ft 9 in\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Age-related surface wear, varied loop height and uneven edges\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 1B1047\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oversized chain border sets this runner apart from a simpler floral textile. Its pale links frame the warm taupe field with clarity. Repeated medallions and small blossoms bring a quieter decorative rhythm to the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55111849345370,"sku":"1B1047","price":449700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/1B1047_1_15e3295b-0b83-4b2a-95fb-d663c1cc5d03.jpg?v=1793616390","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/fr-europe\/products\/1920s-american-hooked-wool-runner-floral-chain-border-2-75-8-75-ft-1b1047","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}