Rug Maker

Teacher note: A number of students contributed to these pages on Colonial times. Each contributed diffferent information or a different perspective. You may find that each article adds to your understanding and research base.

By Chris K.

My craft is rug making. To make rugs you need: 1. a hook, 2. plenty of yarn, 3. instructions to follow, and 4. a picture to observe from.

 

An apprentice rug maker needed to have enough education to be able to follow directions and to be able to read them if they were written. The skill was taught from mother to daughter. One had to be able to work well with her/his hands.

 

This craft was needed because people needed rugs to step on because of the cold floors and to avoid splinters. Also some rugs were used for decoration. The craftperson would like doing this because it made them feel appreciated when people bought them.

 Rug shown was hooked by Chris K.

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Last updated on March 11, 2003