Elspeth also sells rag rugging tools and other materials online, and works with local mills to reuse their offcuts. Through her sustainable craft business, Ragged Life, she teaches creatives how to upcycle their textile waste, and she has published two books on her area of expertise: Rag Rugs, Pillows & More, and Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners.

Since then, this art form has developed into an accessible way for creatives of all disciplines to express themselves and prioritize recycling.Įlspeth Jackson is a textile artist and rug maker specializing in the rag rug technique. Originating from Sweden, rag rugs were considered a sign of wealth, usually displayed in grand manor houses as a symbol of affluence. Rag rugging is a sustainable craft that involves taking scraps of fabric and transforming them into beautiful textile accessories. Learn how to turn old pieces of fabric into unique home accessories with professional textile artist Elspeth Jackson

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