Catalogne or Plain Rag Rugs
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A short critical article from Master Weaver arguing that plain rag rugs (catalogne) are economically and aesthetically poor and wear badly. It explains that the usual fine, closely set 16/2 cotton warp is exposed and breaks down under foot traffic. It recommends a strong, open warp (heavy carpet warp or 8/3 linen at no more than 8 ends per inch) with a twisted weft, hard beating, and locked wefts for patterns. It concludes that heavy cotton rug filler is a better choice than cut rags.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- September 1965
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
- Archive notes
- PDF provided by Judith Combs. By permission.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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