Raanu weavings use a cotton warp and a wool weft. The wool weft yarns are generally quite fine and many colours are used to create the complex designs of this weft-faced rep weave.… Read more...
Raanu Samples
Navajo Rug Weaving
Native American Navajo rugs were influenced by the Pueblo Indians and by the Spanish explorers.
Navajo rugs are handwoven on an upright loom.… Read more...
Persian Carpet Weaving
Handmade carpets have been made throughout the history of civilization. Some of the oldest carpets discovered date back to the 7th century B.C.… Read more...
Raanu Weaving
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...
Rya Rug Stitching Instructions
Rya Rug Stitching Instructions
The Finnish Rya is made of knotted wool(with about a 1 – 1.5 inch pile), tied to a handwoven fabric backing.… Read more...
Raanu
The earliest Raanu weavings date back to the 1600’s. The Saami wove Raanu (Rátnu, Rádno, Grene) and used them as wall coverings in their tents and sod huts.… Read more...
