Making a hooked ragrug, by pulling loops of narrow strips of rag through the canvas backing.

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This image shows how to start making a hooked rag rug, by pulling a loop of rag up through the canvas backing with a a hook. Rag rug making is an old cottage craft, traditional the base of the rug would be an old hesian sack, and the rags would be made from old worn out cloths. In this picture a purpose made backing is used, and the cotton has been dyed special to suit the design of the rug. This is a detail shot of a hand and rug makers hook. Vertical/portrait format.

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Photo credit: © Jacqui Hurst / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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