This is a photo of the original rug hooked late 1800's-early 1900's during the Arts and Crafts movement. Four branches with large leaves are in each corner of this runner. The background is filled in stripes of dark blackish brown and brown. This could be hooked with green leaves or fall leaf colors, as shown. Just be sure and keep your background dark enough to make the leaves and branches take center stage!
Photo: BSWD