| TIGHR The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers About the Guild and Rugmaking |
The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers began in 1994 in
London, England to establish a world wide group involved in
rugmaking. The executive board is comprised of members in one
country for three years who carry on the network through a quarterly
newsletter, Hooking Matters, this website, and conduct a conference at
the end of their term. Since 1994 boards and meetings have been in
Nova Scotia, Canada 1999; Rhode Island, United States 2000;
Toronto, Canada 2003; Tenby, Wales 2006; and is scheduled for
Louisville, Kentucky, United States for Sept 20-23, 2009.
Rug Making covers many different techniques over the centuries. This
organization is interested mainly in the manipulating of fibers (usually
fabric strips or yarns) by pulling or pushing through an open weave
backer. Contemporary artists usually use cotton monks cloth or rug
warp or linen with approximately 12-15 threads per inch. These natural
fibers will maintain a good foundation for years to come. In the past any
fabric which could be punctured to pull a loop through was used,
leaving the artful creations to deteriorate with abuse because the
foundation fibers were not strong.
A sister craft to quilting, rugmaking evolved out of the need to warm
spaces and beautify with scraps. Depending on the region's sources of
material, a variety of techniques have developed and flourished
worldwide. The Maritime Provinces of Canada and sea faring
industries encouraged cottage industries which created "mats" through
the long winter months. These rugs were sold in the spring to visitors.
Dr. Grenfell conducted a medical service bringing help via a ship which
traveled the area. He began to bring silk stockings provided by the
Bostonians, and New Yorkers who heard of the Canadians and their
crafts. A visual trait in these works is the material and a horizontal
hooking no matter what the design. Treasured today, historians and
textile appraisers can validate the origins.
More terms from around the world and history will be added. Visit again,
or email webmaster@tighr.net with questions and input.
London, England to establish a world wide group involved in
rugmaking. The executive board is comprised of members in one
country for three years who carry on the network through a quarterly
newsletter, Hooking Matters, this website, and conduct a conference at
the end of their term. Since 1994 boards and meetings have been in
Nova Scotia, Canada 1999; Rhode Island, United States 2000;
Toronto, Canada 2003; Tenby, Wales 2006; and is scheduled for
Louisville, Kentucky, United States for Sept 20-23, 2009.
Rug Making covers many different techniques over the centuries. This
organization is interested mainly in the manipulating of fibers (usually
fabric strips or yarns) by pulling or pushing through an open weave
backer. Contemporary artists usually use cotton monks cloth or rug
warp or linen with approximately 12-15 threads per inch. These natural
fibers will maintain a good foundation for years to come. In the past any
fabric which could be punctured to pull a loop through was used,
leaving the artful creations to deteriorate with abuse because the
foundation fibers were not strong.
A sister craft to quilting, rugmaking evolved out of the need to warm
spaces and beautify with scraps. Depending on the region's sources of
material, a variety of techniques have developed and flourished
worldwide. The Maritime Provinces of Canada and sea faring
industries encouraged cottage industries which created "mats" through
the long winter months. These rugs were sold in the spring to visitors.
Dr. Grenfell conducted a medical service bringing help via a ship which
traveled the area. He began to bring silk stockings provided by the
Bostonians, and New Yorkers who heard of the Canadians and their
crafts. A visual trait in these works is the material and a horizontal
hooking no matter what the design. Treasured today, historians and
textile appraisers can validate the origins.
More terms from around the world and history will be added. Visit again,
or email webmaster@tighr.net with questions and input.
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