Rag rugs - traditional gets trendy
Pots of style
The rag rug dates back hundreds of years and it is now in the midst of a revival. Today, many makers use strips of reclaimed and vintage fabrics in their work and our renewed interest in rug-making reflects our interest in recycling, as well as our growing desire to own unique, handmade objects. Click through our gallery to discover Country Living magazine's selection of the most beautiful rag rugs around (from £35 to £1,200), starting with this pretty flower pot rug called Auriculas, from £350, Emma Tennant (Hermitage Rugs, Shaws, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland TD9 0SH).
Photographs: Catherine Gratwicke
Words: Kate Elms
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