Paperback. This beautiful book features an exciting and wonderfully diverse selection of over 475 rugs created by 270 of today's contemporary rug hooking artists. These meticulously crafted and often evocative rugs all relate to specific themes or series. Some were made by a group of artists joining together to complete a theme-related project, others are part of a series or theme explored by an individual artist. View such impressive collections as "The Alphabet of Sheep" by Patty Yoder, "Art Rugs: The 'Art' of Playing Cards," and "Celebrate Life: An American/Japanese Exhibit." Delight in charming rugs depicting family memories, honoring children's births, and celebrating friendships. Discover groups devoted to portraiture, ancient legends, scenic locations, romance, and more. Showcased are some of today's most noted artists, along with new artists making their debuts. A must-have volume for textile lovers who want to experience the artistry and variety of hooked rugs. AUTHOR: Linda Rae Coughlin is a fiber artist, rug restorer, photographer, and curator of an international fiber/hooked rug exhibit. She shows her textile art in juried and invitational art shows both nationally and internationally, and also teaches and lectures about fiber art internationally. She resides in Warren, New Jersey. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Contemporary Hooked Rugs (Paperback)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0764325574
ISBN 13: 9780764325571
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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This beautiful book features an exciting and wonderfully diverse selection of over 475 rugs created by 270 of today's contemporary rug hooking artists. These meticulously crafted and often evocative rugs all relate to specific themes or series. Some were made by a group of artists joining together to complete a theme-related project, others are part of a series or theme explored by an individual artist. View such impressive collections as "The Alphabet of Sheep" by Patty Yoder, "Art Rugs: The 'Art' of Playing Cards," and "Celebrate Life: An American/Japanese Exhibit." Delight in charming rugs depicting family memories, honoring children's births, and celebrating friendships. Discover groups devoted to portraiture, ancient legends, scenic locations, romance, and more. Showcased are some of today's most noted artists, along with new artists making their debuts. A must-have volume for textile lovers who want to experience the artistry and variety of hooked rugs.

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Linda Rae Coughlin is a fiber artist, rug restorer, photographer, and curator of an international fiber/hooked rug exhibit. She shows her textile art in juried and invitational art shows both nationally and internationally, and also teaches and lectures about fiber art internationally. She resides in Warren, New Jersey.

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