Handwoven rugs

by Wynne Mattila In 1994, when the Weavers Guild of Minnesota hosted Convergence (the Handweavers Guild of America’s biannual conference), I took a post-conference workshop in which I was introduced to several examples of Finnish raanu. Traditionally, raanu are woven of wool and used as bedcovers. Because I am a rug weaver, I adapted one of

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Handwoven rag rugs are a beautiful addition to any home decor. These rugs are made with strips of fabric that are carefully woven together by skilled artisans. The result is a unique and colorful rug that adds warmth and texture to any room. These rugs are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they are also durable and long-lasting. They are perfect for high-traffic areas such as entryways, hallways, and living rooms. Handwoven rag rugs are available in a variety of sizes and colors, so you…

Famous for their rich colors, warm tones, and beautiful ethnic motifs, these flat-woven rugs embody a splendid mix of cultures: the Greeks, Armenians, Kurds, Assyrian, & Turkic peoples have all contributed to kilim history. The dhurrie is handwoven/loomed in jute + wool, and the colors make you feel at home. Pin it up on a wall in your dormitory or living room, if you are not so much into rugs. Details Material - 70%Jute Warp\30% Wool Weft Size - 2 x 9 Ft; 60 x 270 Cm; 24 x 108 Inc. Colour…

This rug is made of wool on a cotton warp. It has a thick and plushy feel which makes it cozy and comfortable to walk or sit on. The colors are energetic and lively, and they look particularly beautiful when the sun hits. The size of this rug makes it versatile, and it would be perfect as a warm bedside rug or alongside a coffee table. Handwoven in Montreal, Canada. Measures approximately 25” x 49” Materials: 100% cotton warp and 100% pure wool weft, sourced from Canadian Mills.

Tapestry weaver Christabel Balfour talks through seven key designs for developing your rug weaving practise and the technical challenges that come along with them. These designs cover the skills that every rug weaver should have if they want to create beautiful and long-lasting rugs.

This compilation of five boundweave patterns will inspire and encourage you to give weft-faced weaving a try! Any one of these beautiful projects would be wonderful to weave and to own.

A sample of Krokbragd weaving for the Guild of Canadian Weavers Tests. Krokbragd is woven on a three shaft point twill threading. I used 12/3 Irish Linen for the warp sett at 5 doubled EPI, t…

SAFAVIEH Cape Cod CAP205A Handwoven Ivory / Red Rug Craft-art style and color comes to home decor in the Cape Cod Rug Collection. The boho-chic charm and soft natural fiber yarns of these remarkable rugs adds engaging hues and extraordinary textures to swanky lofts, a cozy back porch or breezy lanai. Cape Cod is made using sustainable jute yarns, twice-washed for unrivaled softness.\n Rug has an approximate thickness of 0.5 inches. For over 100 years, SAFAVIEH has set the standard for finely…