Braided rug

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

The braided rug was a staple in early, Colonial American culture. Settlers used scraps of clothing and other excess materials to make a floor covering that would provide warmth and protection for a home's residents and guests. Braided area rugs can be constructed in a variety of different ways including a banded braid construction, cloth braid construction, flat braid construction and yarn braid construction. Wikipedia →

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