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June 14, 2004 Hand crafted Hooked Rugs give that early American look to your floorsHooked rugs, like rag rugs, have graced American floors since our founding fathers wrote the constitution. Some historians feel that this craft is indigenous to America, but other history writers have said that settlers from England, Scandinavia and Europe brought the art of making hooked rugs with them when they sailed to the new world. Whatever the origin, these rag rugs were a primary source of comfort in early New England. Some of the first hooked rugs were made by using old burlap bags that had pictures printed on them. Pieces of wool were cut in strips about 18" long and 2" wide, and then were pulled through the spaces in the burlap, with small loops left on the upper side to form the rug. Different colors of fabric were used to create the pictures that were on the bags. The hook used for making these rugs is like a crochet hook, but has a wooden handle similar to a small light bulb. Latch hook rugs were another type of weaving rag rugs, but were made with a different tool, and are not the same as hooked rugs. A small hook with a latch on it was used to pull short pieces of fabric through the canvas or linen, tying a knot, leaving the ends free. Many hooked rugs today are made in China. Fine New Zealand or Australian wool is used on a canvas backing. The finest selections are petit point, which are made with a small hook in designs with delicate flowers and borders similar to needlepoint. Latch hook rugs are generally found in kits, to be hooked by the individual.
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