About hooked rugs

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The hooked rug was made, and is still made, by pulling loops of cloth strips or heavy woolen yarn through a coarse material with a hooked instrument.

A few of the oldest pieces have a foundation of homespun woolen or heavy unbleached cotton. Most rugs were made on burlap which is an ideal material because it is very strong and coarse enough to hook through easily.

There are many rugs the size and shape of a discarded feed sack, for the available material usually governed the project. Oval, round, and half round rugs are common.

Large rugs are rare and highly prized.

There were a few octagons, hexagons and long runners made for halls or stairs.