Handwoven Rugs
Most of my rugs are woven in some form of plain weave, where the warp and weft interlace in the most simplest of ways, over-under-over-under. I use colorful rags or multiple strands of heavy yarn for the weft.
Rep is plain weave, characterized by a closely sett warp that essentially covers the weft. The alternating thick and thin weft yarns create the the ribs known as reps or rips. Rep rugs are classic. Very Swedish. They look great on walls or floors.
Tidal Weaves rugs are ready for the floor! Please use a no-slip pad with your rug to prevent slipping and sliding. Rep rugs can be washed by hand or by machine on a gentle cycle–no agitation. Rag rugs can handle a light machine wash. I line dry my rugs, but they can be tossed in a warm, not hot, dryer. Rugs may shrink if dried in the dryer.
