Orignal PA Folk Art Hand Hooked Rugs paired with Primitive display pieces by Prim Purdy Pickins

Primitive Style Hand Hooked Folk Art

Rug Hooking was a popular early pastime and old rugs are found showing varying degrees of skill--both in design and execution. My designs reflect my years as an artist --I tend to avoid the naive ---I usually have more detail. Traditionally, the early rug makers designed and hooked to the best of their ability and if they could have drawn better, I think they would have! I also lean toward muted colors to give a sense of age to my pieces--but not to the extent that my rugs look neglected and dirty. I prefer to think that if they were handed down through the generations that they were well cared for and cherished--not surviving as grungy worn scraps of wool. Hand Made Primitives - Hooked Rugs and Woolen Crafts

Hand Made Primitives - Hooked Rugs and Woolen Crafts

These are my own original designs which have been hand hooked by me using my hand dyed, hand cut wool. If one that you like is shown as sold, please contact me and I will be happy to hook another using similar (or your choice of ) colors. All rugs come from my smoke free, dog free and cat free studio. We do have a bird, but he isn't interested in the rugs at all! :) Thank you for looking and I welcome your comments.
Dianne,
Prim Purdy Pickins

"Primitive Stool with Star Santa Penny Rug"

A vintage green stool with a custom designed Star Santa Penny Rug on top and a penny garland around the rim.

PSSPR $35.00

"Antique Hand Made Corner Shelf with Penny Rugs"

It may have been a school shop project--it is certainly imperfect with the slightly crooked shelves but that's what gives it its charm. It hangs from a single nail through a hole in the top of the shelf back.
I have custom made two mini penny rugs to fit perfectly in each shelf back. The penny rugs are attached with doubleface stick on dots and could be easily removed if desired.

PPCSPR $35.00

"Liberty Cupboard"

A newer Cherry stained cupboard with a primitive grain painted finish in blue/black vinegar paint. This has been fitted with a hand hooked insert of Old Glory against a night sky.

PPLC $95.00 SOLD