The tradition of continuing a business started by your ancestors might be considered somewhat normal, but when a particular business celebrates its 100th anniversary, that’s special. It’s what Marty ...

How Eija Rasinmaki reinvented a humble tradition for the modern world. By Aino Frilander Reporting from Helsinki, Finland Unlike many birthplaces of groundbreaking designs, Eija Rasinmaki’s weaving ...

DE PERE, Wis., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FyterTech Nonwovens, a leader in the sorbent industry is launching a category within their Spilfyter ® brand offering, along with a new product expansion ...

Between 1865 and 1920, Finnish immigrants brought traditional arts to America, including woven and braided rag rugs. As a hallmark of Finnish ethnic culture, rag rugs and their makers hold special ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jackie Reeve Jackie Reeve is a writer covering bedding. She’s spent the past ...

You may have heard of accent walls and accent pieces, but what about accent ceilings? Often overlooked, ceilings are parts of homes that are typically left bare and undecorated despite the amount of ...

She was lauded as an exceptional painter. Now a new exhibition highlights something entirely different: rag rugs. Tullie House in Carlisle is hosting Winifred Nicholson: Cumbrian Rag Rugs. Revealing ...

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I have a couple of rag rugs in our house that I’m afraid to use because I want them to last. Mom made these years ago, using pieces of cloth that were once clothing items and following techniques she ...