Rag rugs - traditional gets trendy


24.04.2009

Auriculas rag rug from Emma Tennant

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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