DESCRIPTION
Giving new life to used, discarded, and scrap textiles this one-of-a-kind, rag rug is skillfully handwoven with fabric from upcycled bed sheets. Bold stripes in shades of dusty purple, pale blue and white create a sense of freshness in a bathroom, kitchen, or any indoor space.
We focus on sustainable weaving practices and timeless styling to create heirloom quality products that will last a lifetime.
Dimensions: 32 inches wide x 48 inches long
Weft Material: upcycled bed sheets
Weft Colors: dusty purple, light blue, speckled white
Warp Material: 100% cotton carpet warp
Warp Color: ivory
USE + CARE
How we use and care for the rag rugs in our home
ALWAYS use with a slip resistant rug gripper.REGULARLY remove debris by shaking gently outside.
A FEW TIMES A YEAR handwash by soaking in the bathtub (or machine wash on delicate cycle) with tepid water and no-rinse laundry detergent. Squeeze out excess water, then air dry outside by hanging lengthwise over a rail/clothesline, or laying flat on a drying rack in filtered sun.
OCASSIONALLY clean spills by pre-treating the soiled area with a stain remover before washing.
NEVER put a rag rug in the dryer.
MATERIALS + CONSTRUCTION
Each rug typically requires from 7-10 hours of physically demanding, hands-on work. We begin by warping the loom with hundreds of individual strings. As we plan each design, colors are artfully chosen from our fabric stash. Fabric is cut into narrow strips then sewn together on the bias, or stretched and looped together for our t-shirt rugs. To weave, we stand at our hand-built rug loom, with massive shuttles in hand, to bring our designs to life. Finally, 10-12 rugs (weighing between 20-35 pounds) are unrolled from the loom, separated and hemmed by hand.
Unlike many traditional rag rug weavers, we hem the ends of our rugs rather than using a tied fringe. This improves the longevity of your rug. Delicate fringe is usually the first part of a rag rug to show wear and damaged fringe can eventually cause warp threads to unravel.
To create the best and most beautiful product for your home, we believe that skilled craftsmanship and artistry matter through out the entire process.
A Note from the Weaver
After my grandfather passed away, the rug loom he built and wove on rested quietly in a basement with the remnants of his final weaving project still tied to its sturdy beams. Over 30 years later, the loom made it's way across the country and up to my studio. I picked up where he left off.
Like my grandfather, I am a self-taught rug weaver and I scour thrift stores and yard sales for textiles that can be given a beautiful, purposeful new life. I'm honored to carry on the Finnish-American rug weaving tradition
♥Ellen