Maine Hooked Rugs

Marion ham began designing primitive hooked rugs and directing workshops nearly 50 years ago in clark new jersey.

Maine hooked rugs.

These long narrow hooked rugs are perfect in hallways. Smaller rectangular hooked rugs work well in the mudroom or laundry. Coastal lifestyles for wherever you live. Bold graphic candy cane hooked rug early 20th c.

My studio is located in brunswick maine about 30 minutes north of portland. Hooked rug designs by cherylyn brubaker. Floral and botanical gardens. I welcome you to learn about the care and history of hooked rugs and to browse our gallery of finished pieces.

Rug hooking is a simple traditional american craft popular since the 1800 s. If you will be in the area and want to stop by please call or e mail to set up an appointment. These richly hooked rugs feature delightfully whimsical designs coastal seascapes fantastical sea creatures and more. As a full service area rug and carpet boutique we offer rug padding expert advise custom installations cleaning antique rug repair and restoration.

Our location in portland maine includes massive inventory of hand made natural fiber area rugs and designer broadloom available in all sizes styles and colors. A round hooked rug makes a cozy addition to a reading nook or small living room. The hand hooked rug collections. Melina white s unique hand hooked rug designs are inspired by the stunning maine coast and its culture.

Made with 100 new zealand wool that is hand dyed at melina s own seal harbor rug company. You will find a wide variety of all inclusive kits for beginners and experienced rug hookers. Thanks for your interest in my patterns. In larger sizes these are ideal for big spaces like the living room dining room or bedroom.

Cat boats rainbow fleet and sailing. In the early 1970s marion began holding summer workshops at a restored farmhouse in limerick maine. Large antique hooked rug runner new england hand made 70 1 2 long x 36 w roses. It was about this time that mildred cole peladeau s book history of hooked rugs in maine 1838 1940 was published.

Chanticleer and french country check. Her book documented a wealth of extraordinary rugs. Hand woven latch hook black pink red gray area 42 x34 5 rug.