EVELYN ACKERMAN Abstract Wool Rug / Mid Century Modernist 1950s 60s Tapestry Art
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:338904 | Style: Mid-Century Modern |
Original/Reproduction: Original | Sub-Style: American |
Type: rug | Maker: EVELYN ACKERMAN |
Color: Multi-Color | Width: 18 inches |
Height: 47 inches |
this is a rare original design of Evelyn Ackerman, a hand hooked wool tapestry/ rug.
...gin: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">a beautiful example of Ackerman's designs, depicting an abstracted bird done in soft orange, yellow, tan and beige.
these beautifully made tapestries were designed by Evelyn in the 50’s and 60’s and handmade by her craftsman in Mexico.
She commissioned numerous pieces to be made, however this piece is exceedingly rare. Evelyn’s work is becoming more scarce and highly collectible.
this will be an amazing addition to any mid century modern decor as a tapestry on the wall or accent rug.
in good vintage condition, it has one light stain at one of the corners, see close up picture. minor wear.
measurements:
length: 47" ( 119 1/2 cm)
wide: 18" ( 45 1/2 cm)
NOTE: when shipped this item will require a signature to be delivered. This will ensure that the item lands into your hands safely.
EVELYN ACKERMAN
Evelyn first became interested in textiles in 1941 after taking a weaving course at the University of Michigan, however it wasn't until 1958 that ERA produced its first tapestry piece titled Hot Bird. As with most items sold by the Ackermans, production was out-sourced so Evelyn could focus on design; in this case the handwoven tapestries were produced by a family of cottage industry weavers near Mexico City who followed a full-scale color-keyed illustration created by Evelyn. In 1960 they began producing hand-hooked tapestries in Japan, which went on to become their most successful style of wall hanging. One of their first hooked designs was Sun and Lion in 1960
itemnumber: 5349