Glossary of Terms

Rag Rug

A sturdy, colorful rug handwoven from cotton scraps.

Rag Rugs ...Rag rug making was popular in Colonial times when they were woven with rags, hence the name. However, today we use new fabric. They are reversible and washable. Very durable and last a long time. They become heirlooms and are passed down in families. There are as many ways of making rag rugs as there are rug-makers. In the old days, rugs were nearly always worked on hessian (sacking) or...