Handiscola
Handiscola was an EU project that brought together participants from European countries to learn and increase appreciation for traditional handicrafts.… Read more...
3 to 120 Dye Study Project
Rya Rug – 3 to 120 Dye Study
This is a dye exercise that allows you to create over 120 dyes using just 3 colours.… Read more...
Hemp Rya Tapestry
Hemp Rya Rug Tapestry
I’ve recently moved my weaving studio again – this time to Chichester, UK. The studio is now located in my new home and my loom now has its own lovely garden room, complete with Keri the cat.… Read more...
Finnish Rya Rugs
Finnish Textiles – Rya Rugs
Here are a few examples of rya rugs. The pile for a rya rug or tapestry is woven or sewn onto a wool backing.… Read more...
History of the Rya Rug
History of the Rya Rug
A Rya tapestry is similar in nature to a knotted Persian carpet. It is
comprised of woven rows of weft alternating with rows of knotted yarn.… Read more...