Oversized Antique American Hand-Loomed Rag Rug - 5' x 7.5' Pastel Stripe
$1,450.00
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$1,450.00
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Oversized Antique American Hand-Loomed Rag Rug - 5' x 7.5' Pastel Stripe
$1,450.00
Sale price
$1,450.00
Regular price
Oversized Antique American Hand-Loomed Rag Rug - 5' x 7.5' Pastel Stripe
This impressive hand-loomed rag rug is a masterful example of mid-century American craft, measuring a generous 62" x 90". Created using the traditional "hit-or-miss" weaving technique, it features tightly interlaced strips of repurposed cotton fabric in a harmonious palette of sage green, rose quartz, and cornflower blue. The substantial scale and durable flatweave construction make it an ideal foundation for a primary bedroom, nursery, or sunroom, adding an immediate sense of warmth and history to the floor. Finished with its original, secure hand-tied fringe, this rug represents a beautiful blend of early 20th-century resourcefulness and timeless decorative appeal.
About the Maker
This rug was produced in a professional American weaving workshop during the first half of the 20th century. Utilizing a wide-format industrial floor loom, skilled artisans transformed high-quality fabric remnants into heavy-duty, decorative floor coverings. This specific piece demonstrates the superior tension and rhythmic color-blending characteristic of experienced New England or Appalachian weavers.
This rug was produced in a professional American weaving workshop during the first half of the 20th century. Utilizing a wide-format industrial floor loom, skilled artisans transformed high-quality fabric remnants into heavy-duty, decorative floor coverings. This specific piece demonstrates the superior tension and rhythmic color-blending characteristic of experienced New England or Appalachian weavers.
Historical Significance
Dating to the 1920s–1940s, this rug is a quintessential artifact of the American Arts and Crafts movement. During the Great Depression, these "room-size" rag rugs became iconic for their durability and the resourceful "upcycling" of household textiles. Finding an example of this age in such an expansive 5' x 7.5' format is increasingly rare, as most survivors are much smaller runners or mats.
Dating to the 1920s–1940s, this rug is a quintessential artifact of the American Arts and Crafts movement. During the Great Depression, these "room-size" rag rugs became iconic for their durability and the resourceful "upcycling" of household textiles. Finding an example of this age in such an expansive 5' x 7.5' format is increasingly rare, as most survivors are much smaller runners or mats.
Specifications and Dimensions
Type: Hand-Loomed Rag Rug
Style: American Folk Art / Hit-or-Miss Stripe
Material: 100% Cotton Warp and Multi-Fiber Weft
Width: 62 inches
Length: 90 inches
Depth: 0.25 inches (
Type: Hand-Loomed Rag Rug
Style: American Folk Art / Hit-or-Miss Stripe
Material: 100% Cotton Warp and Multi-Fiber Weft
Width: 62 inches
Length: 90 inches
Depth: 0.25 inches (
Condition Report
This hand-loomed antique American rag rug remains in very good condition, presenting a substantial 62" x 90" field of rhythmic sage green, rose quartz, and cornflower blue stripes with a soft, stable, lived-in patina. The foundation is a durable cotton warp that retains its structural integrity and flexibility. While the textile exhibits minor, age-appropriate broken warp threads and surface fraying typical of the hit-or-miss weaving technique, these localized areas do not compromise its tensile strength for vertical display or floor use. The all-cotton fibers maintain their original, charmingly muted palette, showing no evidence of chemical bleaching, significant light damage, or brittle dry rot. Expertly finished with its secure, original hand-tied fringe, the 0.25-inch-deep flatweave has been meticulously preserved in a clean, odorless environment, offering a stable, soulful folk-art presence ready for immediate display.
This hand-loomed antique American rag rug remains in very good condition, presenting a substantial 62" x 90" field of rhythmic sage green, rose quartz, and cornflower blue stripes with a soft, stable, lived-in patina. The foundation is a durable cotton warp that retains its structural integrity and flexibility. While the textile exhibits minor, age-appropriate broken warp threads and surface fraying typical of the hit-or-miss weaving technique, these localized areas do not compromise its tensile strength for vertical display or floor use. The all-cotton fibers maintain their original, charmingly muted palette, showing no evidence of chemical bleaching, significant light damage, or brittle dry rot. Expertly finished with its secure, original hand-tied fringe, the 0.25-inch-deep flatweave has been meticulously preserved in a clean, odorless environment, offering a stable, soulful folk-art presence ready for immediate display.
Designers Note
The soft, faded tones of this rug make it a perfect fit for "Grandmillennial" or Coastal interiors. Its low-profile 0.25-inch depth is ideal for high-traffic areas or under furniture where a thicker pile might be problematic. I recommend pairing this with a premium non-slip rug pad to protect the vintage cotton fibers and provide extra cushioning on hardwood floors.
The soft, faded tones of this rug make it a perfect fit for "Grandmillennial" or Coastal interiors. Its low-profile 0.25-inch depth is ideal for high-traffic areas or under furniture where a thicker pile might be problematic. I recommend pairing this with a premium non-slip rug pad to protect the vintage cotton fibers and provide extra cushioning on hardwood floors.
A true piece of Americana, this oversized rag rug offers a level of handcrafted soul that modern machine-made reproductions cannot match. It arrives ready to bring comfort and a story to your home, serving as a durable and beautiful link to the American weaving tradition.
