Wool Mats Designed and Executed by Hand
Early colonists used wool scraps of any old, worn garment or bonnet to add color and design to their sparse homes. "Penny rugs" are such an example. The name is from the circles cut from wool using a  penny as a template. There are those who believe a penny may have been attached under a circle to keep the piece flat on a table. Some "penny rugs" were used as wall hangings but they were not believed to have been walked on. Many were backed by feed sacks or coarse material of some description.Annie Santovito has returned the folk art form of the old penny rug to an new level by using old felt and her original designs. Be sure to marvel at the blanket stitch she reproduces and the expertise she shows by such even stitching! Owning one of Annie's penny rugs is a one-of-a-kind experience and is a contribution to future generations. Penny rugs, as folk art, look great on accent tables, under a pewter or tin lamp or they can hold their own as a wall hanging. Unnamed sources have also offered their talents and designs. Peruse the catalog and wonder at the art and buy with confidence. |
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