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Primitive Beginnings Hooked Rugs

All Primitive Beginnings hooked rugs are hand made in Zionsville, Pennsylvania, by Karey Poniktera.

Each rug is hooked using 100% hand- and mill-dyed wool.  Most pieces are made to order and take

approximately 4 weeks. Because all rugs are made by hand, no two are ever the same. Each rug is unique

and a one-of-a-kind. Hooked Rugs can be customized to any size. In general, custom pieces run $125 per

square foot. Design possibilities are endless, and can be as creative as your imagination, whether whimsical,

primitive or traditional. For custom orders, please contact Primitive Beginnings to discuss your specific needs

and estimated delivery date. Please note:  Hooked Rugs are custom made, therefore orders are non-refundable.

A Brief History of Rug Hooking

Rug hooking started in the United States in the Mid-1800's.  Like many art forms, it started more as a necessity

than a craft.  Hooked rugs were used on the floors in the summer and on the beds in winter. The first rugs were

made out of scrap material, including worn clothing and old discarded blankets. The base of the rug was

traditionally made from burlap feed sacks. As time went on, hooked rugs became prized for their beauty and

dimension and were bought and sold as pieces of art.  By the 1940’s, rug hooking had become a well-established

hobby, and continues today as a colorful piece of American heritage.