This illustrated book tells the story of artists Brad Davis and Janis Provisor and their discovery of the ancient practice of carpet weaving in China. This book provides a fascinating look at the intricate transformation of a watercolor painting to a beautiful silk carpet, examining the step-by-step process that led to a revolutionary "painterly" style in modern carpet design and manufacture. This volume offers beautifully photographed and printed views of these sumptuous carpets in rooms desi...
Now revised and updated, this has become the standard introduction to making wool rugs with the traditional handheld hook. Originally published as The Hook Book.
Celebration of Hand-hooked Rugs XXII
by Editors of Rug Hooking Magazine
Each year, expert judges choose the best hand-hooked rugs from the many rugs entered into the annual juried competition known as Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. Now in its 22nd year, the competition showcases rugs from all over the US, Canada, and around the world. Each winning rug is presented in this full-color book in a 2-page spread that includes a photo of the rug, a close-up detail highlighting fine workmanship, and comments from the artist and the judges. Celebration is eagerly awaited e...
Each year, expert judges choose the best hand-hooked rugs from the many rugs entered into the annual juried competition known as Celebration. Now in its 23rd year, the competition showcases rugs from all over the US, Canada, and from around the world. Each winning rug is presented in a full-color spread that includes a photo of the rug, a close-up detail highlighting fine workmanship, and comments from the artist and the judges. Celebration is eagerly awaited each year and is overflowing with in...
Rug hooking, in its simplest terms, is pulling up thin strips of wool through backing material using a tool that resembles a modified crochet needle; in its most complex terms, it is the use of imagination to master color, design, and depth.Celebration IX brings the artistry of its jury-selected hooked rugs to you in a special way. For this edition, close-up photos accompany the full view of these extraordinary works. Feast your eyes on florals, portraits, pictorials, and more.Stories accompany...
Discover a fresh take on a traditional craft in this ultimate introduction to the art of punch needling. Giving this forgotten craft a modern twist is author Arounna Khounnoraj (aka Bookhou). One of Canada's most sought after mentors and creatives, she has caused a social media storm with her beautiful images and videos featuring her modern interpretation of this craft. In Punch Needle she shows you how to create your own floral and abstract designs, teaches the basic stitches and guides you i...
Tiede gives you directions for making 28 different rugs, with designs that use age-old motifs, including stripes and spirals; traditional quilt patterns, such as tessellations and log cabin designs; and freeform inventions. She shows how to create a wide range of colour modulations, as well as different shapes, from rectangles to circles. The results are beautiful, one-of-a-kind floor coverings and wall hangings that are perfect for your space and taste.
Describes all the most popular handcraft techniques in use today for rug-making. The methods covered in detail include braiding; felting; needlepoint; prodding; hooking; locker-hooking; tufting; knitting, and weaving. Full instructions are given for making six rugs using original designs and a different technique.
Caucasian Carpets
by Gans-Ruedin, E Gans-Ruedin, and Erwin Gans-Ruedin