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Brief History on Rag Rugs- Tips for Vintage Primitive Rug Purchase.

Crocheted rag rugs are very durable and washable!!!

Rag rugs have been made for centuries and most of the techniques are used today. The art of crocheting has also been done for centuries, but braided and woven rugs naturally have been around the longest. Historic crocheted crafts were mostly laces and doilies, until about the 18th century.

Rag rugs in the olden days were made from torn rags or old clothes. So, sometime a choice of colors wasn't available. The rugs were more of a functional floor covering and not to decorative. Although decorative tapestry style rugs were around, only the well off used them. I use new fabric cut into strips to provide you with a longer wearing rag rug and have a wide variety of color choice.

The rugs are of course machine washable and can be put into the dryer until damp. Remove from dryer when damp, reshape if needed, and lay flat on floor to finish drying. Some special instructions will be given for brightly colored fabrics, and rag rugs with some different techniques. Just like all clothes can not be washed the same. They get softer with each wash! Shake out or vacuum the dirt between washings is all that is needed.

How can you tell a real vintage rag rug from a plain old one?

You have found a great rug at an Estate sale or an auction. Is it really a true vintage rug? Chances are it is just a old worn in rug. The introduction of polyester came after 1950. Making an alternative for brightly colored fabrics. A cotton/poly blend with the introduction of better dyes make the decorator fabrics of today.

The art of making rag rugs is not lost. In fact, crocheted rag rugs are more common and easier to find than 20 years ago. With the introduction of the internet...anyone can find one. There are at least 30 web sites that sell them. Auction sites have them up for sale daily.

Knowing these factors might help in finding that true treasure rug. But, don't dismay that you might not have an antique rug. An old rag rug cost less than a new one and still has a few good years left because of the durability of them.

Please look around and enjoy your visit. Come back often to check out monthly specials and new inventory. Please take your time and view all the pages of the site, you wouldn't want to miss out on great deals for you home or maybe a gift for someone. E-mail me with any questions, I will quickly reply even if you are new at rug making and would like a few tips! I love making handmade old fashioned items, I make it from the heart like your Grandmother would!

Thanks, Stacey