Rug hooking
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Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp. The loops are pulled through the backing ma
A craftsperson creates a hooked rug by pulling lengths of cloth, usually wool, through a woven fabric, usually burlap.
A modern hooked rug from Lebanon, New Hampshire. Rug hooking was originally developed in England as a method of using leftover scraps of cloth.
Late 20th century Thunderbird latch hooked rug. Collection of Bill Volckening, Portland, Oregon.
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Tufting
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Tufting is a type of textile manufacturing in which a thread is inserted on a primary base. It is an ancient technique for making warm garments, especially mittens. After the knitting is done, short U
Example of a tufting gun (cut pile)
Tufting cloth stretched on frame
Worsted rug yarn on cones
Manual rug-hooking tool