Machine Made Rugs
Machine Made Rugs...machine made rugs have a rich history. the machine-made rug industry in the united states began in 1791 when william sprague started the first woven rug mill in philadelphia. others opened during the early 1800s in new england. included in that area was beattie manufacturing company in little falls, new jersey, a company that operated until 1979. in 1839, erastus bigelow permanently reshaped the ... |
Ryas Rugs... influenced by the space age 50's, the psychedelic 60's, and the early mod 70's, scandinavian rya rugs saw a resurgence in popularity in the west. do not confuse these rugs with lesser priced machine made rugs that carry the "rya" name. these rugs are hand knotted wool, and capture a polaroid snapshot of what was happening in western design in the mid 20th century... |