Discover the Charm of Hooked Rugs: Timeless Artistry and Cozy Comfort
Many years ago I stumbled across a pair of hand hooked rugs at my favorite store that were on sale for just ten dollars each. I couldn’t believe my luck and snatched up both of them and put them in our bedrooms. I don’t remember what ever happened to those rugs but I loved them. Yesterday’s home tour reminded me of the charm of hooked rugs and I’m motivated to share their beauty with you today. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.)
This little pup is one smart fellow. He chose the best room in the house to lounge around in. The semi-circle hand hooked rug looks great atop the painted floor. Hooked rugs tend to be colorful and are a great choice to add cheer to any room.
Photo by Charleston Home + Design Mag
Rug hooking is the craft of pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as rug warp, burlap, or linen. The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a crochet-type hook to create intricate and colorful designs. The making of these rugs is truly an art form.
Photo by Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects
From delicate floral motifs to bold geometric patterns, hooked rugs offer endless possibilities for design and expression. Whether it’s a small decorative piece or a large area rug, you can truly appreciate the beauty of these handmade textiles. And here’s yet another pup who knows that the rug makes for the best room in the house.
Photo by Alison Kandler Interior Design
Okay – can we all agree that dogs love hooked rugs? This fluffy one found her spot on one with a whale.
Photo by Polhemus Savery DaSilva
A sailboat and lighthouse grace the rug in this powder room. It’s a perfect choice for a bathroom with a portal window.
Here’s another hooked rug with a coastal motif. It’s hard to ignore the views out the window that echo the design of the rug.
Photo by Classic Kitchens & Interiors
A cottage style kitchen enjoys a cheery floral rug in deep pinks. Does anyone else find themselves wanting to clear off some of the counter top? Still, it’s a cute kitchen.
Photo by Tamar Schechner/Nest Pretty Things Inc
We’ll end with a beautiful, Colonial-style bedroom that enjoys a geometric patterned hooked rug. This room feels so cozy and inviting.
Photo by Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects
If you’re a fan of hooked rugs like me, you might enjoy scrolling through some of the following options that you can purchase and enjoy in your own home:
I’m a big fan of hooked rugs. In fact, until I read this post, I didn’t realize that I have 6 of them in my home! I found 2 of them at my favorite thrift store. They are like charming works of art. I’m with you about that kitchen countertop!
Hooked rugs feel like a favorite painting, just underfoot. Thank you for a beautiful post; I have a few and enjoy them immensely.
Just gorgeous rugs. I love that plum couch, what charming rooms. Yes, too much counter stuff gets on my nerves, but to each their own!
Thank you for showcasing hooked rugs. There is of course, a huge difference between machine made rugs (usually made in China) and hand hooked rugs. Handhooked are by definition one of a kind even though many hookers may use the same pattern – there is no way any 2 are exactly alike. A handhooked rug has been held by a hooker to stitch every single loop! In my humble opinion, rugs number 1,7 and 8 are not hooked rugs. Rugs numbered 2,3,4 and 9 are definitely hand hooked. Rugs 5,6 and 10 are most likely machine made and commercially available. Hand hooked rugs have been around since the late 1800’s or very early 1900’s and were made out of leftover fabric to warm floors and even beds.
Thank you for sharing your ideas.
What a nice collection of rooms and hooked rugs! I love that first entryway. So pretty, and all the rooms that followed.
Hooked rugs are so pretty and I do have two. Always look for them when I go to estate sales. That kitchen countertop was a mess, maybe they eat out and don’t use it!!! Happy Memorial Day.
Can you imagine the love and time it must have taken to do those large rugs.