Maine Hooked Rugs

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Maine hooked rugs.

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. It was about this time that mildred cole peladeau s book history of hooked rugs in maine 1838 1940 was published. Made with 100 new zealand wool that is hand dyed at melina s own seal harbor rug company. Welcome to my website.

Hooked rug designs by cherylyn brubaker. Harvest kitchen garden and botanical fruit. These richly hooked rugs feature delightfully whimsical designs coastal seascapes fantastical sea creatures and more. These long narrow hooked rugs are perfect in hallways.

Peladeau s research exposed the vast reach of the practice of rug making throughout all the villages the islands and the cities of maine. Her book documented a wealth of extraordinary rugs. Floral and botanical gardens. Chanticleer and french country check.

I welcome you to learn about the care and history of hooked rugs and to browse our gallery of finished pieces. Rug hooking is a simple traditional american craft popular since the 1800 s. You will find a wide variety of all inclusive kits for beginners and experienced rug hookers. Bold graphic candy cane hooked rug early 20th c.

In larger sizes these are ideal for big spaces like the living room dining room or bedroom. In the early 1970s marion began holding summer workshops at a restored farmhouse in limerick maine. My studio is located in brunswick maine about 30 minutes north of portland. If you will be in the area and want to stop by please call or e mail to set up an appointment.

Large antique hooked rug runner new england hand made 70 1 2 long x 36 w roses. The hand hooked rug collections. Coastal lifestyles for wherever you live. Hand woven latch hook black pink red gray area 42 x34 5 rug.

Melina white s unique hand hooked rug designs are inspired by the stunning maine coast and its culture. Smaller rectangular hooked rugs work well in the mudroom or laundry. Thanks for your interest in my patterns.