I think this is how persian rugs are made.thanks for showing us such a nice work.You are really a warm tender artist,keep on the nice work,you are talented and warm.very warm.
Nope. Persian rugs are knotted, that is, short lengths of wool or sild thread are laced into backing material, both ends are pulled through the front, knotted (by little hands for the nice rugs -- that's why traditionally most of the workers are either small women or little children!) and then, after an area is complete, carpet sheers are used to trim the tufts to the correct pile height. Hooked rugs originate in North America... this craft is part of our heritage in the US and Canada!
Great Video from a very warm and talented artist! The wool fabric is cut into strips, either using a "cutter" or scissors. This wool strip is pulled up from underneath the burlap to the surface to make a loop. As each loop is pulled up to the surface, they hold each other in.
you're not making knots...how does it stay? also, you say "wool cloth"...is it cloth that has been cut into strips? or just wool yarn ??? i don't understand..i can't seem to find anyone or any information on this...maybe i'll go to my local library...
So cool to see you and your studio! Check out my channel. I have posted a recent rug show we held in Washington state for the Las Rancheritas of Augustin Gonzales. The mexican women use whatever is available and many of the mats came hooked with polar fleece, t-shirts and wool. Really beautiful.
What was the name of your frame?
chvardy 1 year ago
I think it is called the Cheticamp frame.
lantanada 1 year ago
thanks, Deanna...that was a great quick video on rug hooking.
jreden 2 years ago
I think this is how persian rugs are made.thanks for showing us such a nice work.You are really a warm tender artist,keep on the nice work,you are talented and warm.very warm.
zakleen 2 years ago
Nope. Persian rugs are knotted, that is, short lengths of wool or sild thread are laced into backing material, both ends are pulled through the front, knotted (by little hands for the nice rugs -- that's why traditionally most of the workers are either small women or little children!) and then, after an area is complete, carpet sheers are used to trim the tufts to the correct pile height. Hooked rugs originate in North America... this craft is part of our heritage in the US and Canada!
leananshae 2 years ago
Great Video from a very warm and talented artist! The wool fabric is cut into strips, either using a "cutter" or scissors. This wool strip is pulled up from underneath the burlap to the surface to make a loop. As each loop is pulled up to the surface, they hold each other in.
unefemmevivante 2 years ago
you're not making knots...how does it stay? also, you say "wool cloth"...is it cloth that has been cut into strips? or just wool yarn ??? i don't understand..i can't seem to find anyone or any information on this...maybe i'll go to my local library...
bozomahoney 3 years ago
Hi, I enjoyed seeing those spirited rugs and the beautiful location you held your show in. Thanks for showing me.
deannefitz 3 years ago
So cool to see you and your studio! Check out my channel. I have posted a recent rug show we held in Washington state for the Las Rancheritas of Augustin Gonzales. The mexican women use whatever is available and many of the mats came hooked with polar fleece, t-shirts and wool. Really beautiful.
The show was a huge success.
lehandworks 3 years ago
I love your work and hope to see more! :)
vintagegarden 3 years ago
How do you keep it from unraveling? I have done some crocheted rag rugs, locker hook rugs? I love this technique because of the design abilities.
TsgtNan 3 years ago
It is the packing of the lops together in the fine holes of the burlap that keeps it from unravelling.
deannefitz 3 years ago