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Article: Hand-hooked rugs gaining status as art
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- September 25, 1988
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For some collectors, hand-hooked rugs are treasured works of
art, to be hung on the wall. Since this wasn't the original purpose,
rugs that were used on the floor had a low survival rate. Because
early to mid-19th century rugs are scarce, the survivors are
expensive: from several hundred dollars to more than $1,000 - quite
an honor for something made from strings, bits of wool and yarn
scraps.
Prices depend on age, condition and subject matter. These days
they are classified as Americana and folk art. That category brings
big bucks at shops and shows.
CLUES: The craft didn't become really popular until the late
1820s. Like other American art forms, they reflect the fashions and
mood of ...