{"product_id":"1920s-american-hooked-wool-rug-geometric-cross-design-5-58-3-50-ft-1b1036","title":"1920s American Hooked Wool Rug, Geometric Cross Design, 5.58 × 3.50 ft – 1B1036","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStepped Crosses on a Striated Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handmade American hooked wool rug, circa 1920s, features colourful stepped-cross medallions against a striated grey and cream ground. Its repeating pattern combines crisp geometry with the varied texture of hooked wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach medallion contains a pale cross with a small rust-red centre. Successive stepped outlines expand around it, creating a compact, angular shape. Dark edging defines the motifs against the changing tones of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crosses repeat across the field without a single dominant centre. Dusty blue, lilac, sage, ochre, peach, burgundy, and brown bring variety to the arrangement. The changing colours give each motif its own character within the repeating design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour and Hooked Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCream and pale yellow crosses create a consistent visual thread throughout the rug. Small red centres punctuate the softer palette. Surrounding bands alternate between muted pastels and deeper shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome medallions contain mottled sections, while others use solid areas of wool to emphasise their stepped outlines. Small differences in shape and spacing contribute to the handmade character. Variations in loop height add further texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong passages of grey, taupe, cream, and charcoal create a streaked background between the medallions. These directional changes contrast with the compact cross shapes. The neutral ground allows the coloured motifs to stand out without overwhelming the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Simple Brown Frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brown border surrounds the patterned field, with binding along the outside edge. Its restrained colour provides a quiet frame for the lively centre. The perimeter follows a slightly irregular rectangular outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 170 × 106.7 cm, the rug offers a versatile small-area format. Its geometric design complements both traditional furnishings and simpler contemporary interiors. A textile display or gentle-use setting is preferable to heavy traffic because of the worn perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central design remains clearly defined, with age-related surface wear and variations in loop height and texture. Scattered raised fibres and uneven areas are present. The ground displays marked colour and texture variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParts of the brown border and binding show substantial wear, thinning, fraying, and losses. Some worn sections expose contrasting material beneath the surface. The edges are slightly wavy and irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review the detailed photographs, particularly the corner close-up and full-length views, to appreciate the surface and perimeter condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: United States\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Circa 1920s\u003cbr\u003eStyle: American geometric folk art\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handmade hooked construction\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 170 × 106.7 cm\u003cbr\u003eImperial dimensions: Approximately 5.58 × 3.50 ft\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Repeated stepped-cross medallions with pale crosses and rust-red centres\u003cbr\u003eColours: Grey, cream, taupe, charcoal, brown, dusty blue, lilac, sage, ochre, peach, burgundy and rust red\u003cbr\u003eFinishing: Brown border and bound perimeter\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Surface wear, varied loop texture, irregular edges and substantial worn areas and losses along parts of the border and binding\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 1B1036\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between colourful stepped crosses and the streaked neutral ground gives this rug its distinctive presence. Changing shades within a repeated form create rhythm and variety. Its textured wool surface and expressive geometry make it an engaging piece of American textile folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55088910467418,"sku":"1B1036","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/1B1036_1.jpg?v=1793096379","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/fr\/products\/1920s-american-hooked-wool-rug-geometric-cross-design-5-58-3-50-ft-1b1036","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}