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The Braided Rug Book: Creating Your Own American Folk Art

The classic guide to an enduring American craft gets an eye-catching revision. Fantastic to look at and easy to follow, this expanded version of The Braided Rug Book will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. It features thoroughly updated information, brand-new gallery images, two additional rug techniques to try, and a comprehensive primer on planning a project. Beginners will learn about wools and other materials, how to care for finished rugs, and how to recognize a quality rug. Plus, there are several new color plans and entirely new directions and illustrations for building a rug-braiding stand, complete with a finished photo.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 128
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781579908805
  • Genres
  • crafts, reference
  • Release date
  • 2006