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Article: Hooked Rugs.(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Country Living
- Article date:
- March 1, 2000
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A craft born of domestic thrift has become an important fixture in the canon of American folk art
One of the more cheerful solutions to 19th century Americans' daily needs was the hooked rug. To alleviate the chill of cold floors at little or no expense, thrifty homemakers combined scraps of yarn and worn clothing with homespun backing to create splashes of color and beauty in dark rural homes. Over the years, the utilitarian practice evolved into a time-honored craft, showcasing an individual's creativity, relating family histories, and encompassing a wide range of styles.
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