Description
Four 'seat mat' cushions made from up-cycled cottons. 37cms in diameter. Can be hand washed. Earth, Air, Fire, Water.
How this was made
The vintage rag rug technique of Progging small pieces of fabric through a hessian backing was used to create these for a mixed exhibition themed 'Elements'. They are backed with fabric plus a layer of quilters' wadding to make them softer to sit on.
What's included in the price?
One or more seat mats. The set of 4 for £330 or £86 each, plus postage.
Duration
Maker
Jenni has shared traditional rag rug techniques of hooking, progging and plaiting for many years. She believes in re-using, sourcing locally and treading lightly on the planet. Whilst bringing rag rug making into the twenty-first century, Jenni honours the generations of ordinary people who used their cast-off clothing to make warm mats and loves helping people to explore their creativity through such an accessible medium at courses locally and around the country.
