Using hand-dyed and as-is wools, vintage garments from the Salvation Army or old clothes given to me by friends, I create one-of-a-kind primitive rugs with themes ranging from animals and country scenes, to floral and geometric patterns. I love the imagery and objects of the 19th century and fill notebooks with drawings that are eventually transformed into my rug designs. The joys of primitive rugs are many – exuberant drawing, flat, surprising colors and shapes, and the making-do quality that running out of a color in midstream brings to a rug.

I enjoy the decorative and utilitarian duality of rugs, making them to display on the wall or use on the floor. My work also includes chair pads and pillows. Commissions are most welcome.

My rugs have been selected by Early American Life's Directory of the Best Traditional Craftsmen in 2006 & 2008.

[See article about my work in The NY Times.]

To see more of my work please visit www.anniehayesrugs.com




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