About Rag Rugs
There is a resurgence of interest in the making of rag rugs and this is partly due to current emphasis to re-use, recycle, and regenerate.To see some beautiful examples of textiles and rag rugs visit The Museum of Welsh History, Cardiff and The American Museum of Bath Many historic rugs with traditional patterns and designs can be see on request at the cottages in St Fagan's Museum Some modern copies of rag rugs made by Jane are in the Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse.
. New rag rugs were often made for special occasions, such as weddings, Whitsun or Easter.
Rugs were a necessity before the days of fitted capets and central heating - the whole family took part in the making.
This is an example of a friendship rug made in West Wales, by Studio Crafters and presented to Bette Collins as a gift in 2004.
It is 7.0' x 7.0'approx .Rag Rugs were made in many welsh kitchens, with the family gathered around the fire.
They created hardwearing and beautiful rugs.
Hardy Welsh sheep provided the fleeces from which clothes were made. Many people were employed in the coal mines and the rural industries which needed practical clothes...
These were eventually turned into something new to grace the hearth or bedroom floor!