The hook rugs process allows to create a looped pile fabric, tapestry or rug. The hook, that is used when you hook rugs, has much in common with a crochet hook. The hook is inserted into a wooden handle. The handle is used to pull strips of narrowly cut fabric from the back up to the front of the item that is being currently created.
The strips from loops look like ribbon when you hook rugs. Usually woolen fabric is used in the traditional rug hooking, though in some geographic areas the use of woolen yarn was quite widespread. When you hook rugs, the fabric strips are pulled through a backing, usually burlap, on which an ornament or an image has been drawn.
The rug hooking is a very interesting occupation. The result of such a work is finely shaded, realistic fruits, flowers, and scrolls. There are styles that present more primitive, folk-art style, associated with country decor. The rug hooking techniques differ by material manipulations and artistic vision of a craftsman.
Also you can not do without some tools that help to hook rugs. |
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