Description
Looper Rugs are a family favourite, going back to the 1990’s when my Gramma discovered this upcycled weft item. Using excess “loops” that are made from industrial sock-knitting machines, I have chained together a pattern of intense pink, dark royal purple, and creamy white to make this dramatic medium-sized rug. The fringe and small stripes through the body have coordinating bits of deep carnation pink and bright turquoise. See the close-up photos for details, and to see the texture and thickness of this hearty, absorbent rug.
Various “looper rugs” are on offer, which you can see together if you use keyword ‘looper’ in the search bar. Please note the background which appears white is actually more of an off-white, ivory, light cream colour.
Dimensions: 37″ long (not including fringe), 24″ wide
Weft materials: poly-cotton terrycloth looper selvedge
Warp materials: 50-50% poly-cotton string
Care Instructions: Machine washable, regular wash, hang to dry, fluff in dryer if desired. Vacuum with NO beater bar. Fringe edges may be brushed with hairbrush. Shake out crumbs and debris between washings as necessary. Wash with an oxygen-brightener to help “fix” the colour for first few washes.
“Looper Selvedge” is a waste product from the industrial recycling supply chain in the USA where scrap fabric loops created in the sock-manufacturing process are sold in bulk to rug supply shops. These multi-coloured, high-pile loops are very durable and extremely absorbent and soft. Chained together they make a perfect weft material, and these rugs offer a fabulous texture almost like a little massage for your feet. Making woven goods from this excess material turns something useless into a functional and fashionable home decor item and saves our earth from housing more garbage.
