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Crafts & Hobbies Rugs

The Story of the Hooked Rugs of Cheticamp

and Their Artisans

by (author) Anselme chiasson & Annie-Rose Deveau

translated by Marcel LeBlanc

Publisher
Breton Books
Initial publish date
Jul 2021
Category
Rugs
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781926908878
    Publish Date
    Jul 2021
    List Price
    $18.95

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Description

This delightful book is filled with rare historic black-and-white photos and a 16-page section of full-colour pictures of hooked rugs. It tells the story of a living folk craft that developed into a successful community industry.
This updated edition includes details about the lives of Chéticamp rug hookers, the rug making process, the tools and materials, as well as examples of magnificent tapestries and rugs in the collection of Élizabeth Lefort Gallery, Les Trois Pignons, as well as displays worldwide. This book trumpets the skill and pride of an extraordinary people in a beautiful place – the Acadians of Cape Breton Island.
Hard work, dedication, disputes and cooperation come to life in this well-researched history of a humble folk craft that grew to be respected as a world-renowned art form. Rich with anecdote?beauty and warmth leap from these pages!

 

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