Mid-19th Century North and South American Rugs

An unusual quilt with sections that look like children's drawings.

This amazing hand hooked mounted rug with multi braided borders is 19th century and in very good condition. This fantastic work of art comes from Ex Stephen Score Antiques Inc. colle...

Timeless best describes this magnificent early 20th century antique Persian Hadji jali Tabriz rug. size 8'11'' x 12'

78803 Vintage Yeibichai Southwestern Rug, 01'08 x 02'11. Yeibichai Southwestern rugs are a culturally significant type of Southwestern weaving that depict ceremonial figures known a...

A handmade American hooked rug from the mid-20th century depicting a head of a Native American on a brown field. Condition is really nice. No stains, no tears, has been professionall...

A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern Measures: 3' x 5'7''.

Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of antique Persian rug design. But they cannot be disting...

Monumental 19th American hooked rug mounted as a wall hanging.

78295 Vintage Peruvian Textile Tapestry, 01'00 x 01'00. Exuding artisanal craftsmanship, this handwoven vintage Peruvian kilim textile flawlessly captur...

A vintage American Braided oval room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 5" x 12' 3" North American has never developed a unified handmade rug tradition, but rather it is the unassimilated confluence of several. From Mexico comes the Saltillo serape wearing blanket, and this stimulates the Navajo and Rio Grande (Colorado) weavers, first as blankets, then as rugs. The thrifty habits of rural America gave rise to the New England (and Western Canadian) hooked rug types, while the farmers of the Midwest recycled their disused garments into braided and rag rugs. The closest to a real ongoing tradition are the Southwestern (New Mexican) Navajo rugs. By the 1860’s the native tribes were weaving wearing blankets with wool from the Spanish churro sheep. These were in stripe design, with combinations of undyed wool with cochineal reds and indigo blues. The multi-phase “Chief’s Blankets” from the 1870’s-80’s are a natural outgrowth of these. Machine spun red wool from Germantown in Pennsylvania appeared in the 1870’s with a bright red hitherto unobtainable. The weavers loved it and blankets appeared with bright reds, generally aniline, in “eye dazzler” patterns. Anglo traders established posts beginning in the 1890’s. Navajo weavings were perfect accompaniments not only for Western-themed decors, but for East Coast apartments, only they needed to be thicker and more rug like to be truly accepted. The traders brought Caucasian and Turkish village rugs to copy, borders were introduced and central medallions devised. The weavers continued to create on vertical looms, with a shared warp (dovetailing) weft structure to avoid slits. The warps were cotton string. Sizes were generally scatters, but occasionally a special order came in, hence antique room size Navajos are very rare and very pricey. Distinct village/pueblo styles developed. Among the best are: Two Grey Hills (considered the tightest, closest of all Navajo weaving), Crystal Springs and Ganado. Certain new patterns such as the “Storm pattern” with jagged lightning bolts emanating from a dark cloud developed. The Yei rug with dancing Kachina doll figures became popular. The palette has been expanded beyond the classic grey, tan, dark brown and cream natural wool combination to again include reds, blue and greens. Navajo pictorials include: American flags, trains and automobiles, domestic and local scenes and scenery. Individual artist weavers now command gallery shows and correspondingly elevated prices. There are several levels of Navajo work, and antique and vintage scatters with simple flat designs, medium weaves and tritonal palettes, and in good floor worthy condition are still available reasonably. The Native American weaving tradition extends into Colorado with two piece scatters with sharp sawtooth medallions and striped end borders, with wool tapestry weave on cotton warps. These descend from the Saltillo blankets...

There is no overarching color composition to either the square sections nor to their associated six-point stars on this richly toned antique quilt. The stars are not perfectly orient...

This charming Early American hand-hooked rug, created in the early 1900s in the New England region, is a beautiful expression of traditional American folk art. Designed with a classic floral motif, the composition features blossoms rendered in rich, luminous vintage tones, radiating warmth, whimsy, and nostalgic elegance. The colorful floral field is thoughtfully framed by a deep brown border, providing visual structure and contrast while enhancing the painterly quality of the design. Whether displayed as wall art or used as a decorative floor textile, this piece offers both visual impact and historical authenticity. Antique hooked rugs are treasured for their distinctive blend of folk-art creativity and unpretentious simplicity, and this example is particularly evocative. Crafted from repurposed materials and hand-dyed wool, it reflects the ingenuity and artistic spirit of its maker—where everyday utility was transformed into expressive, lasting beauty. Dimensions: 2’ 1” x 3’ 4” Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1451 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs...