Hook / 12284

A compact Hook worked in wool, measuring 61 x 109 cm, that balances a dark central lozenge with softly graduated neutral ribbons and a stylised floral vine. The hooked surface reads tactile and even; motifs remain well defined with low distress across the field. The colour range is black, neutral, white and cream, lending a calm, graphic presence that feels both folk-derived and modern. This antique rug reveals careful wool fibre selection and measured abrash in the surrounding ribbons, preserving a satisfying pile that responds to touch. Circa 1895 - 1910.