This charming vintage hooked rug captures the spirit of coastal folk art with humor and warmth. Four figures stand along a wharf, their backs turned as they watch the harbor. Each is rendered in bold blocks of color and outlined in black for a graphic, almost cartoon-like effect. One figure smokes a pipe, another leans casually with hands behind his back, while a small dog sits at attention in the corner. A sailboat in the distance and wisps of smoke rising into the air complete the playful seaside vignette.
Worked in traditional hand-hooked technique, the rug combines earthy tans and grays with pops of red, blue, and green, creating both balance and whimsy. The design celebrates everyday life and working-class humor, hallmarks of 20th-century American folk textiles.
Professionally mounted in a black frame with double matting (cream with a red accent), this piece is ready to hang as a conversation starter. Whether displayed in a cottage, study, or modern loft, it offers a delightful bridge between craft, humor, and art.
Size: 8" x 12" (15.5" x 19.5" framed)
[20cm x 31cm, 39cm x 50cm framed]
Age: Mid Century
Origin: USA
Type of Rug: Hooked
Material: Cotton
Pile Height: N/A
Condition: Very Good
TX533
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