The Story of the Hooked Rugs of Cheticamp
and Their Artisans
- Publisher
- Breton Books
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2021
- Category
- Rugs
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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!