Rug making techniques

A revival of native handcrafts has been sponsored by national organizations in many countries, notably Sweden, Finland and Poland. In normal times these peasant rugs are available for export in limited quantities.

Handmade reproductions in the United States are for the most part limited to hooked rugs and Navajo rugs.

Only a few of the large number of Navajos being made today are in the best old designs and colors, but these early types may increase if there is a growing demand for them.

Hooked rugs in all sizes and of good quality and color have been made in recent years in China. The designs, which are de­veloped here, are mostly the popular floral type.