~ Collection Of Vintage Hooked Rugs ~

Hi their friends, I just wanted to share some of our love of country antiques with you. We have a small collection of American hooked rugs. We have traveled throughout southern Calif. in search for them at shops and flea markets. We don't pay too much for them from maybe 25-225 dollars for each one. The cheaper ones are the lucky finds. I know these hook rugs, where made to lay on the floor, but in our home they drape the walls with their beauty. We like to collect rugs with animals on them. I guess we really like to find the ones with dogs. They probably date from the 1920s to the 1950s.

I think these are Labradors but not quite sure.

This one might be a spaniel and the woman who took the time to make it had weaved her initials C.M. as seen on the first photo of the post on the bottom right.

I like the horse with its fall colors, on the leaves. When I see these rugs at shows they remind me of fall for some reason. They seem to make a home feel cozy.

This little guy must be a terrier of some kind. I think it might be from the 20s or 30s. If you are thinking of collecting vintage hooked rugs be aware they reproduce them to look old. So try and do your home work before buying or purchase from a dealer who has knowledge of rugs.

This rug I got as a Christmas gift, three years ago from Raymond. It always reminds me of the holidays when I look at it.

I like these two they remind of being on my grandparents ranch as a child. I used to have a red hen as a pet when I spent summers there. It came up missing one summer, unsure what happen to that poor chicken!

I didn't take a very good photo of this bear rug we just picked up a couple of weeks ago. It reminds me of Big Bear Calif. up in the mountains not that far from home. This one was one of those good finds. Now I'm on the hunt for one with a kitty on it. So if you ladies know of any just laying around in a shop. Please let me know I figure one more wont hurt LOL. I hope you enjoyed our collection. I'm going to join in for ~ Vintage Thingie Thursday ~ hosted by Suzanne, and also for ~ Vintage Inspiration Friday ~ hosted by Debra and also for ~ Show And Tell Friday ~ hosted by Cindy to share with other collectors. Have your self a great rest of the week....Julian