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This video showcases the gentle and thorough cleaning of a handmade rug that was lost to the elements. It highlights the ...
BUILD FRAME: Make a 23-by-32-inch frame from 2-by-2-inch pine or redwood scraps. This will make a rug that’s about 18 by 23 inches. To weave a bigger rug, you’ll need bigger T-shirts as the ...
If Joseph Carini were alive 700 years ago, he would be designing hand-made rugs for kings and queens. His carpets would be coveted all along the Old Silk Road, and he would inspire awe like a samur… ...
Try these tips for how to make a 4 strand braided rug with leftover fabric scraps. Follow these step-by-step illustrations for how to make a braided rag rug.
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The call came in to the rug store at 10:30 on Wednesday morning: After five days in U.S. customs, the first batch of carpets imported from Iran were ready for pickup.
FORGET KNOTS PER SQUARE INCH. A high knot count (100, say, vs. 70) does not mean that a rug is more durable. It often simply means that the carpet has a more intricate design.
TREASURES IN YOUR ATTIC Q: I have enclosed a photo of a handmade rug that my grandmother recently gave to me. It is oval and approximately 9-by-12 feet. There are two labels on the rug - one is sti… ...
Handmade textiles, passed down for generations, are magical. Wrapping yourself in an old quilt can feel like a loved one’s embrace, and walking across a venerable old rug connects you to faraway ...