The Rag Rug Handbook [Paperback]

Janet Meany (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1996

This classic book has everything a weaver needs to know about weaving rag rugs, from basic information to drafts for 20 traditional two- and four-shaft patterns. Topics include materials, rag preparation, weaving and finishing hints, design, and information on antique looms, suppliers and a glossary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883010284
• ISBN-13: 978-1883010287
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of its kind., January 9, 1999

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Willard J. Bonchin "weaverdb" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rag Rug Handbook (Spiral-bound)

The Rag Rug Handbook is a must for any rug weaver. Beginner rug weavers and experienced will find this book useful and interesting. The listing of looms in the back gives a short history of each loom and the illustrations are most useful for identification or assembly (if your loom happens to be in pieces). Pictured in color are beautiful rugs using different weaving techniques with very complete instructions. Having trouble with your rugs - this is the book that will give you answers. Donna

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The One Book A Weaver Should Own, April 12, 2002

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Tina Parrish (Quincy, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rag Rug Handbook (Paperback)

I am definitely a novice weaver. This book spells everything out very clearly, from A to Z. Plus, short history of many of the manufacturers. The patterns included will take you from simple to challenging. I have other weaving books, but this one is the one I refer to the most. If you only buy one rag rug handbook, I recommend Janet Meany and Paula Pfaff's book.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rag Rug Handbook: Revised Edition by Janet Meany et al, July 5, 2004

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Jeanne Reeves-Lau (Canton, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rag Rug Handbook (Paperback)

This book is an ABSOLUTE MUST for a rag rug weaver. It is the best book I've found yet that describes not only the art of weaving rag rugs but also tries to give an historical account of looms that were made. I used this book as a reference when I bought an used loom. Since the labeling was missing on the loom, the previous owner could not identify what kind of loom she was selling. I was able to not only identify the loom, but I knew from this book that the type of loom I bought was appropriate for rag rug weaving. If you want to learn rag rug weaving, this is the book to get!