Maine Hooked Rugs

Melina white s unique hand hooked rug designs are inspired by the stunning maine coast and its culture.

Maine hooked rugs.

In the early 1970s marion began holding summer workshops at a restored farmhouse in limerick maine. Cat boats rainbow fleet and sailing. Smaller rectangular hooked rugs work well in the mudroom or laundry. Our location in portland maine includes massive inventory of hand made natural fiber area rugs and designer broadloom available in all sizes styles and colors.

Coastal lifestyles for wherever you live. You will find a wide variety of all inclusive kits for beginners and experienced rug hookers. Rug hooking is a simple traditional american craft popular since the 1800 s. Welcome to my website.

Chanticleer and french country check. These long narrow hooked rugs are perfect in hallways. Hand woven latch hook black pink red gray area 42 x34 5 rug. The hand hooked rug collections.

My studio is located in brunswick maine about 30 minutes north of portland. A round hooked rug makes a cozy addition to a reading nook or small living room. Thanks for your interest in my patterns. It was about this time that mildred cole peladeau s book history of hooked rugs in maine 1838 1940 was published.

Large antique hooked rug runner new england hand made 70 1 2 long x 36 w roses. Marion ham began designing primitive hooked rugs and directing workshops nearly 50 years ago in clark new jersey. These richly hooked rugs feature delightfully whimsical designs coastal seascapes fantastical sea creatures and more. I welcome you to learn about the care and history of hooked rugs and to browse our gallery of finished pieces.

As a full service area rug and carpet boutique we offer rug padding expert advise custom installations cleaning antique rug repair and restoration. Bold graphic candy cane hooked rug early 20th c. Made with 100 new zealand wool that is hand dyed at melina s own seal harbor rug company. Peladeau s research exposed the vast reach of the practice of rug making throughout all the villages the islands and the cities of maine.

Floral and botanical gardens. In larger sizes these are ideal for big spaces like the living room dining room or bedroom. Hooked rug designs by cherylyn brubaker.