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 work has been featured in The New York Times, Early Homes, Old-House Interiors, Kaatskill Life and has been included in Early American Life’s annual Directories of the Best Traditional Craftsmen. I attend the Bedminster Traditional Artisans Show in Bucks County every September.

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

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




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