Rag Rug Inspirations: New Designs for Traditional Techniques

by Juliet Bawden

Book Overview

Today, a new generation of designer-makers has adapted the simple techniques of the traditional craft - hooking, prodding, weaving and braiding - to create a range of contemporary patterns and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030434768X
• ISBN13: 9780304347681
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Cassell
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.8" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

My favorite rug making book - British Dash

This is hands down the most inspirational book on rug making I've seen. I own many, but this is the one that got me started making rugs and I read it occasionally just to get my juices flowing. No boring dying of 10 shades of rose, and only wool strips in this one - you find out that you have lots of room for creativity in both design and materials. It's beautifully designed and a feast as well. Can't recommend it highly enough. The British have a whole different take on textile art - and rug hooking is done with flash and dash - not drab and repetitive.

RAG RUG INSPIRATIONS by Juliet Bawden

For several years I have been collecting books about rag rugs. Finally, I've found one I'll read over and over again. This book is aptly named. It is truly a book of inspiration, featuring creative designs by a variety of artists. Indeed worthy of a place in the rag rug library. With help from the many wonderful color photos featured, you'll find there is no boundary, no limit to the creativity when making a rag rug. Several methods are shown, including braided, prodded, hooked and more. I highly advise adding this one to your collection.