Skaneateles Rag Weaving Rug

I love doing these rugs. I sold the first one in my shop before I even had it off of the loom. And, for my own personal entertainment, I am naming them after cities & places in my state of New York. This version is Skaneateles, home of the Finger Lakes Lavender Festival. Skaneateles is an Iroquois word that means long lake & this rug is mix of lake & lavender. These rugs all have a very primitive, homesteading look. I deliberately use different weight fabrics to add more texture. They are thick with slightly irregular stitches & comfy cozy. Handmade at its best! While all of the rugs have a multicolored element to them, this particular rug has a concentration on purple shades, accented with blues. All of the rugs measure 22 inches wide by 36 inches long. All of the rugs are made with repurposed, recycled fabrics. I use the fabrics that are not appropriate for making my baskets, like materials that are too thick, fray too much or are too stretchy. I often use vintage double knits. While my baskets are mostly cottons, these rugs use a variety of other fabrics. They are hand woven on a handmade loom. See the last photo to see one in progress. Because these rugs are made from recycled & found materials, I am not able to take any special orders for these. I will do my best however, to keep a variety of colors in stock. To see what other colors are available, just search rag rug in my shop. Skaneateles Rag Weaving Rug