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    Craft a RUSTIC RUG

    Oct 04, 2019 4 minutes
    Story and photos by Renée Benoit

    Handmade rugs have been around for a long time. For example, Oriental rugs have existed for centuries. These gorgeous silk rugs are dyed, knotted, and clipped to perfection in the most intricate patterns, and are often high-priced, sought-after items that become family heirlooms. Another handmade rug, the traditional hooked rug, is the country version of an Oriental. What it lacks in refinement it makes up for in its simple crafting and maintenance.

    Traditional rug hooking saw its heyday in New England during the 1800s. People wore 100-percent woolen clothing because synthetics hadn’t been invented yet. Wool that's properly cared for lasts a long time, and, being the frugal folks they were,

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