Vintage American Hook Rug

A vintage American Braid carpet from the mid-20th century.

A vintage American rag rug from the mid-20th century.

A vintage American Braided carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. Although America (British-America) has been producing rugs since the 16th century it was never industrialized at the time. Colonial America had been importing European rugs through England. However, tariffs after the Revolutionary War concluded the importation business. The American rug industry boomed during the third quarter of the 19th century. What started off as a makeshift homemade project by women in the late 16th to early 17th century, braiding scrap clothing and fabrics to provide warmth and a feeling of protection for homes had now become popularized in American fashion, design, and trade. Vintage American Braided rugs...

A vintage American braid carpet from the mid-20th century. The braided cloth strips may go across the entire width or only part way, but blue tones, from cyan to navy, definitely pre...

Beautiful American Hook rug, with a decorative floral design, entirely American needlework made with wool velvet on cotton foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cra...

Beautiful American Hook rug, with a decorative floral design, entirely American needlework made with wool velvet on cotton foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cra...

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...

Exquisite American Hook Rug featuring a stunning floral design. Crafted with meticulous American needlework, this piece showcases the artistry of wool velvet on a cotton foundation. ...