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Techniques in Rug Making

Rugs are often interchanged with carpets. Although given that there is a wide range of designs to choose from, unlike wall-to-wall carpets that area permanently attached, rugs don't only serve as a kind of flooring but it can also be a decorative additions to dull walls inside a home. So how is it really made?

How to Make a Braided Spiral Rug

Here we have another wonderful project using strips of fabric. Recycling is so important in today's world. All you need are strips of fabric from old shirts, jeans, bed linens, tablecloths or curtains. You don't need any other special equipment. As you work you can change the colors creating unique effects. You can create subtle color changes or bright and dark contrasts. Try coordinating colors with other color themes in your house.

How to Make a Rag Rug in 5 Easy Steps

Rag work is a traditional craft which has in recent years become very trendy again. The great appeal it has is that it is very economical and environmentally friendly. Nowadays anything that is good for the environment is important. In rag work recycled materials are used transforming old and worn clothing into useful and beautiful works of art.

The Creation of a Persian Rug

The most well-known Oriental handwoven rugs are Persian rugs. Handmade rugs are created in many other areas of the world, but often Oriental Rugs as a whole, are referred to as "Persian", even though this is not strictly correct. Handmade rugs of any kind, are set apart from machine made rugs by superior quality, materials, and design.

The Creation of a Persian Rug

The most well-known Oriental handwoven rugs are Persian rugs. Handmade rugs are created in many other areas of the world, but often Oriental Rugs as a whole, are referred to as "Persian", even though this is not strictly correct. Handmade rugs of any kind, are set apart from machine made rugs by superior quality, materials, and design.

Learning How to Make Braided Rugs? Here Are Some Pitfalls to Avoid

"Your purpose?" -- I can just hear someone saying that. Yes, a common pitfall of those who are learning how to make braided rugs is that they have no goal in mind -- therefore when they experience difficulties, they have trouble in staying motivated, and soon abandon their braided rug project.

Try Your Hand At Making A Braided Rug - It Is Not That Difficult!

Braided rugs are with us since the white men landed in the Americas. It is a tradition which we love to retain with all its old charm and grace. It is obvious that it does not require any high technology or computer controlled precision, otherwise how could the ladies hundreds of years ago make such exotic braided rugs out of rags. But what it requires is concentration, dedication and above all love and respect towards both the craft and the product.

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