Ravel Rug1939–198449 x 33 1/2 "Wool on burlapGift of Robert Bishop1984.36.30Rectangular shag rug with a pattern of concentric rectangles in long, kinky wool yarn in brown, pink, gray, yellow, and black. Its maker left strands of kinky wool yarn hanging in a “ravel” knit by basting one end down and allowing the loose end to unravel. This technique was popular among the Shakers, a Christian sect that revered the making of everyday household objects and whose craft and design methods continue to resonate. Basted burlap backing with label which reads: 'Bird Songs/Star band/Virginia hand picked/Jumbo peanuts/Birdsong storage/Suffolk, VA.'1530961279Artist unidentifiedTextilesShakerprinted on reverse of burlap 'Bird Songs/Star band/Virginia hand picked/Jumbo peanuts/Birdsong storage/Suffolk, VA.'United StatesKentuckyTextilesTEXTILESObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org19391984 1984 36 3 TEXTILESObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
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