Before video hosting services such as YouTube became available, sharing one’s skills as a crafter were of paramount importance for keeping them alive so future generations could produce such works ...

Were rag rugs made of wool strips first made in Canada 150 years ago to cover dirt floors? Or were they first made in England during the early 19th century from short pieces of yarn left over from ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The rag rag is unique for being ubiquitous. From the High Atlas Mountains to the Scandinavian archipelagos, ...

Mary Bajcz, who came to the Detroit News Stitch-Together in May, has an amazing talent for turning scraps of wool fabric, leftover yarn and discarded wool garments into beautifully handcrafted rag ...

Re Rag Rug is an experimental design project that explores the social and ecological sustainability of the rug. Supported by the Swedish Art Grants Committee Konstnärsnämnden, the team behind the ...

DIY shag rugs made of old clothes are durable, attractive, easy to care for, and can be machine sewn in a few hours. After years of looking for the most durable, yet simplest homemade rugs to wash, I ...

Katarina Evans: "In 2003, we were working on a project called Do Redo, where we made accessories out of woollen sweaters. This was a travelling exhibition; we published a book and we held workshops ...