Hand Hooked rugs draw their history from early 19th century England initially as floor mats. Since then wool hooked rugs have gained popularity for their unique texture and durable construction. These hooked rugs for sale are made by looping material through the backing of the rug and leaving a "chunky" piece of material at the top in a loop fashion. In the past, hand hooked area rugs featured heavy folk art patterns, but in recent years this trend in rug manufacturing is featured in many applications from outdoor rugs to transitional. Hand hooked area rugs will for years to come remain a staple of homeowners looking to adorn their floors with highly elaborate and beautifully textured area rugs.  Below we have curated over 600 designs from today's biggest area rug manufactures.