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5 Styles Of Rug Hooking To Choose From
Rug hooking has been around for centuries. In fact it is
believed to date back to the third century where descendants of
ancient Egyptians are believed to have made the very first hand
hooked rugs. It is believed that China began making rug hooking
shortly after.
Of course over time it made it's way to the western world where
it is considered as one of North America's oldest folk art
styles. Colonial women could not afford to have these rugs
shipped from Europe so they were quick to figure out how to make
their own by using rags. It was the perfect solution to covering
up bare floors. They used burlap sacks that the livestock feed
came in as the bottom of the hook rag rugs.
By the 1940s it was no longer required as a functional decor
element but it became one of the most popular and fastest
growing hobbies in North America. It was quick to catch on
because it's easy to learn. Today it is still a popular pastime
and a terrific folk art addition to a room.
There are 5 styles of rug hooking to choose from
1. Primitive
This is perfect for the beginner because it is the easiest
style to learn. It uses ¼" strips of wool and produces
simplistic works that resemble child type drawings. Thus it's
name "Primitive." There is no realism in style or pattern but
it's got a style all of its own! These rugs fit into an antique
decor or a modern decor.
2. Pictorial
Here you will create a landscape picture. Hook sizes and the
width of the wool will vary depending on the pattern. The object
here is to have your rug hooking look like a picture. The
pictorial style makes a great themed rug for an entrance.
3. Geometric
Is also called Abstract and it's another good starter for a
beginner. The piece is composed of triangles, circles, squares,
and diamonds. The four basic shapes. The width of the wool
and
the hook size will depend on the size of your geometric shapes
and the size of the rug. Trendy and fun a perfect rug for a
relaxed and casual room.
4. Waldoboro
Named after the town of Waldoboro in Maine because this is
where a woman first came up with this style of hooking. It's
different because the rug is hooked on wool back instead of
linen or burlap and the wool is then sculpted to give a
dimensional pattern, design, or picture. These are very much a
work of art that will fit in any room. Hang it on the wall and
place it on the floor.
5. Realistic
The realistic style uses a narrow strip of wool no wider than
1/8". Just as the name says this is suppose to result in a very
realistic looking picture. It can be a portrait, a floral, or
any other realistic scene. You'll be working with a variety of
colors to get the correct shading. When you've perfected this
style your rug will come to life! You'll have a portrait that
captures your heart or a bouquet you can smell. Definitely the
hardest type of rug hooking but also the most rewarding.
Rug hooking is a tradition of time that has been carried
forward to our modern world and still enjoyed by many. Rug
hooking provides beautiful works of art that make marvelous wall
hangings or rugs that make a statement. Now that you know the 5
styles of rug hooking why not give it a try?
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John Murray makes it easy to go through the carpet buying
process and provides tips to keep your carpet lasting long. To
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About the author:
John Murray is an award winning interior designer, self taught
know-it-all and author. He makes the carpet buying process
simple and provides all the tricks and tips to keep your carpets
lasting longer, quickly & easily.
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