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Handmade Rugs
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Fashion & AccessoriesFolk & Outsider ArtRugs
ISBN13: 9781025396293
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Handmade Rugs is an essential exploration of the history, artistry, and technical mastery behind traditional American floor coverings. Ella Shannon Bowles provides a comprehensive look at the enduring appeal of handcrafted rugs, with a particular emphasis on the storied tradition of hooked rugs. The work traces the evolution of these pieces from simple domestic necessities to sophisticated examples of folk art, offering a detailed analysis of the materials and methods used by generations of artisans.
The text delves into various construction techniques, including braided, crocheted, and embroidered rugs, while highlighting the regional styles and symbolic patterns that define the craft. Bowles offers insight into the dyes and fabrics historically used to create these vibrant textiles, documenting the resourcefulness of the creators who transformed scrap materials into intricate works of beauty. By examining the cultural significance of rug making, Handmade Rugs serves as an invaluable resource for collectors, textile historians, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of New England handicrafts. This study remains a definitive guide for those seeking to understand the intersection of utility and artistic expression in the American home.
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