 | FACTS ABOUT THIS RUG • 3 rugs were made in this sequence. • Rachel had some lovely Rowan wools in her yarn collection. She decided to carry on making rugs with these and others, to experiment with texture, finish & colour. • Weight: 500gms per rug. • Made August 2003. • 20-30 strands of varied ply to create a light density and thickness to the rug. • Over 100 wools used to create this rug. • Mixed fibres 70% wool, 30% mixed fibres eg cotton, silk, acrylic. • The body of the rugs are hand knitted on handmade needles - made by Rachel. The tassels are hand knotted. The edge is crocheted.
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