Maine Hooked Rugs

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

Maine hooked rugs.

Bold graphic candy cane hooked rug early 20th c. Her book documented a wealth of extraordinary rugs. In the early 1970s marion began holding summer workshops at a restored farmhouse in limerick maine. I welcome you to learn about the care and history of hooked rugs and to browse our gallery of finished pieces.

Large antique hooked rug runner new england hand made 70 1 2 long x 36 w roses. Peladeau s research exposed the vast reach of the practice of rug making throughout all the villages the islands and the cities of maine. If you will be in the area and want to stop by please call or e mail to set up an appointment. Rug hooking is a simple traditional american craft popular since the 1800 s.

Harvest kitchen garden and botanical fruit. You will find a wide variety of all inclusive kits for beginners and experienced rug hookers. Smaller rectangular hooked rugs work well in the mudroom or laundry. Welcome to my website.

These long narrow hooked rugs are perfect in hallways. Made with 100 new zealand wool that is hand dyed at melina s own seal harbor rug company. Floral and botanical gardens. As a full service area rug and carpet boutique we offer rug padding expert advise custom installations cleaning antique rug repair and restoration.

The hand hooked rug collections. 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. Thanks for your interest in my patterns. These richly hooked rugs feature delightfully whimsical designs coastal seascapes fantastical sea creatures and more.

Coastal lifestyles for wherever you live. My studio is located in brunswick maine about 30 minutes north of portland. A round hooked rug makes a cozy addition to a reading nook or small living room. In larger sizes these are ideal for big spaces like the living room dining room or bedroom.

Chanticleer and french country check. It was about this time that mildred cole peladeau s book history of hooked rugs in maine 1838 1940 was published. Hand woven latch hook black pink red gray area 42 x34 5 rug.