Maine Hooked Rugs

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Maine hooked rugs.

The hand hooked rug collections. Marion ham began designing primitive hooked rugs and directing workshops nearly 50 years ago in clark new jersey. Floral and botanical gardens. Bold graphic candy cane hooked rug early 20th c.

It was about this time that mildred cole peladeau s book history of hooked rugs in maine 1838 1940 was published. Thanks for your interest in my patterns. Peladeau s research exposed the vast reach of the practice of rug making throughout all the villages the islands and the cities of maine. Coastal lifestyles for wherever you live.

Hand woven latch hook black pink red gray area 42 x34 5 rug. Large antique hooked rug runner new england hand made 70 1 2 long x 36 w roses. If you will be in the area and want to stop by please call or e mail to set up an appointment. Her book documented a wealth of extraordinary rugs.

Smaller rectangular hooked rugs work well in the mudroom or laundry. Made with 100 new zealand wool that is hand dyed at melina s own seal harbor rug company. In the early 1970s marion began holding summer workshops at a restored farmhouse in limerick maine. Chanticleer and french country check.

You will find a wide variety of all inclusive kits for beginners and experienced rug hookers. Harvest kitchen garden and botanical fruit. Cat boats rainbow fleet and sailing. As a full service area rug and carpet boutique we offer rug padding expert advise custom installations cleaning antique rug repair and restoration.

These long narrow hooked rugs are perfect in hallways. Rug hooking is a simple traditional american craft popular since the 1800 s. I welcome you to learn about the care and history of hooked rugs and to browse our gallery of finished pieces. My studio is located in brunswick maine about 30 minutes north of portland.

These richly hooked rugs feature delightfully whimsical designs coastal seascapes fantastical sea creatures and more. Our location in portland maine includes massive inventory of hand made natural fiber area rugs and designer broadloom available in all sizes styles and colors. In larger sizes these are ideal for big spaces like the living room dining room or bedroom.