Randi Ona
       Early American Antiques

Yarn sewn rug, 2nd quarter 19th century.  Sewn onto a homespun linen base, this early sewn rug features a central bouquet of red, rose, and white flowers tied with a bow, similar to a floral compote that was a popular motif during the early 19th century.  Notable is the use of the color blue in two flowers; one in the bouquet, the other in the border.  It was a practice to include one or two blue flowers in folk art textiles, as blue symbolized tranquility, peace, loyalty, wisdom and truth.  A floral border encircles the central motif.  It has a slightly darker background color that visually separates it from the central bouquet, and repeats colors and designs of the central bouquet. 

Professionally mounted, in wonderful condition.

Dimensions:  32.5” x 28”. 

Provenance: Private Collection; Colette Donovan