A Raanu is a traditional Finnish and Saami style of handwoven wall hanging. A Raanu is a weft-faced weave, that is woven in a modified tabby weave using a cotton or linen rug warp yarn.… Read more...
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Raanu
A Raanu rug was traditionally a flat weave weft faced handwoven wall hanging that was sometimes also used as a bed covering.… Read more...
Rya Rug Repair
Someone recently sent me pictures of a beautiful wool rya rug they had woven. Unfortunately due to wear and tear, the rya has a few holes in it, so they asked me to how repair the rya.… Read more...
Navajo Rugs
Navajo Symbols
What do Native American symbols mean? Clouds, stars, arrows, bears, eagles, snakes.
Navajo Rug Weaving Styles
A guide to traditional, regional and non-regional Navajo Rug Styles.… Read more...
Handiscola Project
Handiscola Project was a compilation of traditional Finnish handicrafts.
Doubleweave Rug
Hi there
This time I will try to send some pic´s of my latest project- a rag rug
for the first time in many years.… Read more...