Unusual hooked rug with two totally different textures. The interior striped portion is done in traditional hooking. The border is done by a technique known as prodding. The loose ends give a wonderful hairy effect. That, combined with the irregular coloration make a terrific contrast with the structured pattern of the striped center. New York State origin; circa 1920. Measures 39" x 40".
Geometric Hooked rug that simultaneously forms several different patterns. Wonderful combination of brown tones lightened with terra cotta. Excellent condition; mounted on stretcher. Measures 26" x 46"; made of wools. Circa 1920; Pennsylvania origin.
Extraordinary Penny Rug both in size and embroidered images. Dated Leap Year 1900. Wonderfully detailed embroidery of animals, houses, people and sayings. Red border, grid and stars make for a very unified whole. Made of wool blankets; measures 53" x 66". Material in excellent condition; several "pennies" could be tacked down but nothing is missing. Truly a folk art rug.
Large and small Concentric Diamonds are repeated in the grid formed by the outline of each shape. Reds sprinkled throughout make this primarily earth toned rug quite lively. Made of wools; excellent condition. Measures 23" x 39 1/2". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
Light and dark Diamonds in shades of tans and browns are highlighted with red centers and frame. Colors are reminiscent of a Navaho weaving. Excellent condition. Measures 38" x 59"; circa 1920.
Charming hooked rug with a horse head surrounded by four lucky horseshoes. These two literal elements are surrounded by more abstract concentric squares, making for a very pleasing composition. Nice combination of soft and deep colors. Excellent condition; professionally mounted. Horse's eye is a piece of appliqued cotton; rest of the rug is wool. Circa 1920; measures 33" x 38".
$2700 for the pair. If sold separately, $1225 for the rug on left; $1695 for the rug on the right.
These two visually exciting, unusual Herringbone Pattern Hooked Rugs were certainly made as a pair. I am willing to separate them only because one shows some signs of use while the other does not. Both have a tremendous three dimensional effect. Colors are rich and varied. They are wool; circa 1920. Each measures 35" x 70".
This unusual Squares and Circles Hooked Rug has tremendous dimensionality. The circles look as though they are behind the windowpanes. One way of looking at it has circles predominating; another way of seeing it allows the four point figures to come to the fore. Soft, muted tones of wool; 23 1/2" x 33"; New Hampshire origin. Circa 1920.
Original pattern hooked rug cleverly combining triangles and rectangles to create several different patterns. Excellent mixture of well placed light and dark colors. Measures 31" x 52". Professionally cleaned and two very small repairs that are visible only on the back.
Fabulous abstracted version of a House Hooked Rug. The entrance to the path looks like an upside down heart. Perhaps it was a sweethearts cottage? Great borders make the entire composition varied, unusual end eye catching. Professionally cleaned and restored on edges. Mounted on stretcher that measures 27" x 40". Primarily cotton with some wool. Circa 1900; Maryland origin.
