[outfitting your rug options]
ok, i’ll be the first to admit that shopping for rugs may not be the most glamorous of jobs. i’ll also be the first to admit that rugs are one of those things that i probably wouldn’t have searched for handmade before shopping at my big box store. boy, was i surprised when i actually took the time to do a search! i was shocked at the amazing options out there! as you can see from the image below, i had to force myself to stop at 10! i could have added a ton more! so, there you go. lesson learned. rugs can (and should) be purchased handmade!
- handwoven 8 ft runner. plowgirl :: $300
- handwoven grey flannel rug. marylinjk :: $56.75
- handwoven rag rug. shadysidefarm :: $42
- handmade rectangle rug. gramsheart :: $46.50
- flannel rainbow rug. thousandflower :: $75
- handmade cotton throw rug. texturesgallery :: $125
- hot colors woven rug. n2imaginations :: $30
- handwoven felted recycled wool sweater rug. fiveforty :: $170
- handwoven wool rug. highaltitudeweavers :: $185
- handwoven rag rug. mwestdesigns :: $39
Who knew? Those are really pretty rugs. I am in LOVE with number 6!
What gorgeous rugs… I can’t decide… what a great post. There was a local rugmaker here that I am still trying to track down… handspun wool that was woven into fat lush rugs… yum.
Fabulous collection of gorgeous rugs!!
I am honoured to have my rug included here, thank you!
I had NO idea you could get rugs on Etsy. These are fab. Off to search for more! Thanks Tara.
P.S. Is Lara a popular name among your readers or what?
Number six made my heart skip a beat, too! This is such a fantastic series–thank you for encouraging folks to think handmade before big box.
I had the pleasure of packing up a handmade rug by Lydia Smith the other week. Lydia’s part of Part Time Studios in Philly and starting her own business Sweet Weave. (see a little post here http://parttimestudios.com/2010/03/24/sweet-weave/ ) Seeing the rugs in person, wow, they’re fantastic. Handmade rugs are out there! Check out Claudia Mills and Meg Little too.
Love ‘em! I’ve been a fan of handmade rugs. Five Forty is on my favorite etsy sellers… These rugs are usually runner-like, and would be perfect to cover the hardwood floor on the side of the bed!