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Humble origins have not confined hooked rugs to simple dwellings. As the popularity of the craft grew and the appeal of the hooked rug became apparent, it traveled uptown to cushion the footsteps of the rich and famous. An international craft, rug hooking has become a full-fledged art form through the dedication, creativity, inspiration, and diligence of its devotees._x000D_ This beautiful book is filled with over 300 lavish color photographs of hooked rugs-some from the nation's most elegant homes, some with fascinating histories, some old and others new. The traits they have in common are their techniques and uses, all having been created and displayed with tremendous love._x000D_ Jessie Turbayne includes many true stories of hooked rugs in exploring the craft's background. She weaves together its technical details, the materials used through the years, biographies of great hookers, and photographs of the most striking pieces you will every see._x000D__x000D_ _x000D_ AUTHOR:

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Jessie Turbayne is an internationally recognized authority on hooked rugs and author of seven highly regarded books. A resident of Massachusetts, she has been buying, selling, and restoring hooked rugs for over thirty years.

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