The Big Book of Hooked Rugs: 1950-1980s

by Jessie A. Turbayne

Book Overview

Using over 450 vintage color photographs, this handsome album chronicles the pivotal years of rug hooking-from the 1950s through the mid-1980s. During this period, both women and men were enjoying the craft and hooking rugs in record numbers. From inside the halls of rug exhibits, readers will enjoy viewing the best that hookers of this era created. Included are lush floral motifs, Oriental-inspired patterns, intricate geometric designs, childhood...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764321986
• ISBN13: 9780764321986
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"