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Period: Mid-20th Century
Oval Mid-20th Century Handmade American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
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...
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American American Classical Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Yarn

Antique Navajo Blanket with All Over Geometric in Gray, Red, Brown and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Navajo blanket in multi colors, rug EB-29, country of origin / type: USA / Navajo Tribe This intriguing antique Navajo rug was woven in...
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American Navajo Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage American Braided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Braided Rug 6'3" x 9' - 190 x 275 cm
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

1960 s New Mexico Chimayo Rio Grande Banded Rug with Southwest Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78792 Vintage Rio Grande Chimayo Rug Banded Blanket, 03'00 x 05'04. This handwoven wool vintage Rio Grande Chimayó rug is a masterful convergence of tradition and expressive artistry...
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American Spanish Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Camelhair Tribal Area Rug in Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Moroccan camel hair rug, circa the 3rd quarter of the 20th century, embodies the beauty of authentic tribal weaving. Its design centers on two bold diamond medallions su...
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Moroccan Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade American Rag Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Rag rug in throw/scatter size handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 3" x 6' 5".
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3 x 3 2" - 91 x 112 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 3'2" - 91 x 112 )
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1940s Chimayo flat weave ( 4 8" x 6 8" - 142 x 198 cm)
Located in New York, NY
1940s Chimayo flat weave ( 4'8" x 6'8" - 142 x 198 cm)
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Mexican Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 4 7" x 6 10" - 140 x 210 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'7" x 6' 10" - 140 x 210 cm )
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American Navajo Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Oval American Hooked Rug with Large Flower Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval shape American Hooked rug with large flower design, rug S12-1206, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1950 This colorful American Hooked rug depicts a var...
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Native American Navajo Geometric Optical Handwoven Rug Blanket
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautiful coloring and geometric patterns for which the Navajo tribe is famed. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some 50-60 years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. Ingeniously clever design. The pattern changes when viewed horizontally and then vertically. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...
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American Native American Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'0" x 3'4".
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket in Double-Faced Twill with Geometric Design
Located in Denver, CO
This circa 1930s Navajo double saddle blanket is an exceptional example of early 20th-century Native American weaving and textile design. ...
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American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Blood Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and ...
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North American Navajo Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "Hopscotch" wool rug / runner, circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned. Th...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Rustic Southwestern Style North American Navajo Tribal Accent Rug, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage North American Navajo tribal flat-weave small accent rug in the rustic southwestern style handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4'6" x 6'4".
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American Rustic Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with floral designs, Keivan Woven Arts / rug L11-0606, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, ...
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Circa 1930 Vintage Navajo Chinle Rug with Banded Diamond Geometric Motifs
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Navajo rug, handwoven circa 1930, originates from the Chinle region of Arizona, renowned for its distinctive Southwestern textile traditions. Crafted by a skilled Diné (...
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American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'2" x 3'8".
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Delicate Flowers in a Diamond in a Ivory Background Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug, size: 3'0"x 5'0".
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Eye-Dazzler Rug ( 3 6" x 5 3" - 107 x 160 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Eye-Dazzler Rug ( 3'6" x 5'3" - 107 x 160 )
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American Navajo Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug 2 5" x 4 2"
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5" x 4'2"
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Large Tribal Vintage Circular Rug Likely from S. America or Scandinavia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Vintage Hand Knotted Circular rug in Tribal Design. Possibly a South American Rug from Peru. Rug/J10-0901. Measures: 7' x 7' Vintage hand knotted ...
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Balkan Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Superb Tan Color With Multicolor Border Triangle Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 3'6" x 4'4".
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American Other Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'0" x 3'4".
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

SUPERB Folk Art American Braided Rug from Berks County, PA, USA - RR5143 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique Folk Art American Braided Rug from Berks County, PA, USA - RR5143 SALE SALE SALE 20% OFF. This is a great Folk Art A...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Exceptional Green Color with Pictorial Design Vintage American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 1'8" x 4' - 51 x 122 )
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Fabric, Wool

Lovely Ivory Color with Folk Art Style Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug ( 2'10" x 5' - 86 x 152 )
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Hooked Geometric Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Hooked Rug in Tan and Brown with Geometric Lattice and Wave Border Size: 8'10" x 11'9" (269 x 358 cm) This vintage American hooked rug embodies the quiet sophisticat...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage USA Navajo Flat-Weave in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
This intriguing antique Navajo Kilim, circa 1950 was woven in the United States during the mid-20th century. The exciting and unique composition boasts a captivating geometric compos...
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American Navajo Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5 10" x 8 4" - 180 x 255 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' 10" x 8' 4" - 180 x 255 cm )
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Canadian Hooked Rug Nova Scotia - Cheticamp
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Canadian Hooked Rug Nova Scotia - Cheticamp ( 2'4" x 4'6" - 72 x 138 )
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Antique American Hooked Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique American Hooked rug with floral design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug L11-0607, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1930 Ingenious in style, color and compos...
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Cotton

Antique American Hooked Rug 3 3" x 3 6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handmade American Hooked rug 3'3" x 3'6".
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2 3" x 3 3" - 68 x 99 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'3" - 68 x 99 )
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4 1 x 8 9 - 125 x 267 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4'1'' x 8'9'' - 125 x 267 )
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Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Vintage Navajo Trading Post Rug in Ivory, Brown Aniline-Dyed Red Wool
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite vintage Navajo rug, dating to the Trading Post era circa 1930, exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship of Native American weaving traditions. Handwoven from native han...
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American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1950s American Folk Art Braided Rug - RR5142
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great very colorful Antique American Folk Art braided Rug in very good condition. It was made by a locally renowned artist in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The col...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1 6" x 5 6" - 46 x 168 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 1'6" x 5'6" - 46 x 168 )
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug 2 0 x 3 10
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked rug, size: 2' 0'' x 3' 10''.
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Unusual Art dECO / Modernist geometric abstract rug , carpet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art dECO / Modernist geometric abstract rug , carpet.. Stunning colors.. Great use of space, pallet..
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Attractive Grey Field with Smaller Red Lozenges Triangles American Navajo Rug
Located in New York, NY
The grey flannel-tone field displays three floating columns of seven ecru and black lozenges each. Smaller red lozenges and triangles decorate only the horizontal field center. Narro...
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American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Native American Navajo Rug in Brown, Black, Gray
Located in Barrington, IL
A striking example of Navajo textile artistry, this vintage rug originates from the Southwestern United States and dates to the mid-20th century. Featuring a dynamic and mesmerizing ...
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American Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Folk Art Braided Rug - RR5250 SALE SALE HALF OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a vintage American Folk Art Braided Rug from the 1950s. It is in very good condition. It is made from 100% wool, it was hand-made in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. RR5...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug 7' 8''x 8' 10''.
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Delightful Camel and Brown Color with Florid Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked 4'2" x 4'2".
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn
Located in Milan, IT
Edward Fields has been creating bespoke luxury floor coverings in New York since 1930. His carpets are known for their unparalleled design, quality and craftsmanship. Among it's many prestigious commissions there is a carpet installed in the Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House, under specifications of First Lady's Jacqueline Kennedy's interior designer. Marion V. Dorn (1899-1964) was originally trained as a painter and this led her to develop her skills as a textile designer. During her formative years she worked in Paris and New York, and it was at the 1925 'Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes' in Paris that she first encountered the modernist rug designs of Ivan da Silva Bruhns and Maurice Dufrene. By 1930 she began her association with the Wilton Royal Carpet...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7 8" x 9 6" x 234 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s American Hooked Rug ( 7'8" x 9'6" x 234 x 290 )
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mexican Serape Kilim Rug in Dark Gray/Chocolate Colors
Located in Barrington, IL
Elevate your home with the rich heritage of this vintage Mexican Serape kilim rug blanket, handwoven in the third quarter of the 20th century. This striking...
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Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Navajo Design Handwoven Tapestry Bird 122cm×203cm Fine Rug 4×7
Located in New York, NY
This 1930 Navajo-Style Bird Rug 122x203cm 4x7 ft Geometric Design showcases a bold central bird motif framed by stepped geometric borders and earthy horizontal stripes in brown, crea...
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Mexican Native American Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage American Navajo Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Black, Gray, Rust
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage American Navajo rug features a striking striped design in a harmonious blend of earthy Southwestern tones, including ivory, black, gray, and rust-red. Woven in the mid-2...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hooked Round Rug By Alice Black 2 ft x 2 ft
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Vintage American Hooked Round Rug By Alice Black, Country of Origin: American, Circa date: Mid Century. Size: 2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m)
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique Central Pennsylvania (Berks County) Folk Art Hooked Rug - W7784
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This as an important Central Pennsylvania Folk Art Hooked Rug. It was made in Reading, Berks County in the 1950s. Excellent design and colors. ...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Native American Indian Navajo Rug with Geometric Bands in Earth Tones
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautifully woven vintage Navajo rug from the third quarter of the 20th century, this textile showcases a bold banded and striped design in warm, organic hues. Major geometric bands in burgundy and gray are set against a soft taupe background, accented by narrow caramel and pale yellow stripes that create visual rhythm and balance. Handwoven using traditional flat-weave techniques, this piece features a wool body with a cotton foundation, in keeping with authentic Navajo weaving practices. The colors are derived from natural, plant-based dyes sourced locally by Navajo artisans, reflecting a deep connection to the landscape and cultural heritage of the Southwest. While this rug was originally intended for use on the floor, it also serves beautifully as tapestry wall art, bringing a striking and meaningful design element to any interior. The geometric motifs within the pattern often carry spiritual symbolism and ancestral significance, making this rug not only decorative but culturally rich. Ideal for collectors, designers, and admirers of Native American artistry, this piece stands as a timeless example of indigenous textile craftsmanship. Dimensions: 1’ 8” x 2’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1659 Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Allover Design Rug, Vintage American Folk Art, Native American Rugs, Americana, Native American Tribal Rugs, Two Gray Hills Rugs, Saddle Blankets, Native American Folk Art, Vintage Navajo Kilim Rugs, American Oriental Rug, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket, Storm Warrior, Navajo Weavings, Navajo Saddle...
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American Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Large American Hook Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This very unusual American hook rug features an Aztec calendar design in the center and figures from Chichen Itza, Mayan Ruins, and life in the countrysid...
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American American Craftsman Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage American Southwestern Flat Weave Kilim Rug in Ivory Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage American Southwestern kilim area rug, crafted in the 20th century, showcases a warm, earthy palette of ivory and brown. Traditionally woven in two separate panels—a common method for larger kilims—this finely woven flat weave rug reflects the enduring artistry of Southwestern textile traditions. Made with a wool body and cotton foundation, the rug draws inspiration from Navajo weaving techniques, known for their geometric designs, natural organic dyes, and symbolic patterns rooted in cultural and spiritual significance. Whether placed on the floor or displayed as a wall hanging or decorative tapestry, this versatile Southwestern kilim rug brings warmth, history, and visual interest to any space. Dimensions: 5’ 2” x 6’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2130 Chinle Revival Rugs, Chinle Navajo, Chinle Rugs, Navajo Chinle Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Serape Rugs...
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American Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Native American Navajo Chinle Revival Rug in Yellow, Black, Ivory, Gray
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage Navajo rug showcases a traditional Chinle Revival pattern, woven with hand-spun native wool in a harmonious palette of earth tones including soft yellow, brown...
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American Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design in Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with geometric designs, rug S12-0907, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1940 Ing...
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

3.2x5 Ft Antique Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Wool, Natural Colors, Circa 1930–1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely handwoven Navajo Storm Pattern rug from the early to mid-20th century, purchased in Colorado Springs over 25 years ago. Woven in soft hand-s...
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American Kilim Vintage Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Bright and Multi Colors Vintage American Hooked Rug with Checkerboard Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with geometric designs in Variety of bright colors, rug S12-0908, country of origin / type: United States...
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American American Colonial Mid-20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Wool

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