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Antique American Southwest Modern Rug with Desert Boho Style

$2,249

£1,727.02

€1,981.16

CA$3,160.11

A$3,539.12

CHF 1,846.66

MX$43,228.86

NOK 23,494.84

SEK 22,146.70

DKK 14,785.15

About the Item

78662 Rare Antique Southwest Modern Rug, 02'00 x 02'00. A radiant testament to the evolving design language of the American Southwest, this antique handwoven wool rug embodies a rare fusion of cultural symbolism and early modernist abstraction. Compact in its square 2' x 2' form yet profound in its visual presence, this textile emerges as a one-of-a-kind expression of geometric mastery and desert-hued elegance—a precious relic of a transitional era in Southwestern design. At its core, the composition is anchored by a commanding stepped medallion, whose central bar motif reaches outward like a stylized mesa or ceremonial compass. Surrounding this motif are four elemental square medallions, each rendered in a chromatic interplay of golden maize, terra cotta, clay beige, and umber red. The shapes suggest windows, portals, or cosmological fields—balanced and reverent in their repetition. This is a textile not merely of structure, but of sacred geometry, where form becomes message and pattern becomes mantra. The softly variegated wool—hand-dyed in earthen tones—carries a palpable warmth, echoing the terrain from which its palette was drawn. The softly structured weave adds tactile dimension to its clean visual planes, amplifying both comfort and craftsmanship. The integrity of its weave, combined with its bold simplicity, positions it as an exceptional work of art—an extraordinary masterpiece born of hands deeply attuned to rhythm, landscape, and legacy. Whether mounted as a statement wall textile or placed as the visual centerpiece in a refined interior, this rug functions as both artifact and adornment. It bridges the worlds of function and philosophy, artistry and ancestry. Ideal for collectors of rare Southwestern design, cultural tastemakers, or stewards of textile heritage, this signature piece affirms that luxury lies not in embellishment, but in authenticity, meaning, and the timeless poetry of wool shaped by hand. Rendered in variegated shades of golden ochre, beige, gray, brick red and purple with other accent colors. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in America. Measures: 02'00 x 02'00 (24 in x 24 in). Date: 1920s. Early 20th Century.

Dimensions:

Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Length: 24 in (60.96 cm)

Style:

Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Woven

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1920-1929

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 78662 Antique American Southwest Modern Rug, 02'00 x 02'001stDibs: LU942939237932

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