MAINE HOOKED RUGS

6 Naskeag Road

Brooklin, Maine

207.359.2822

Tuesday thru Saturday 10am - 5pm

and by chance or appointment

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

If you are going to be in the area and would like to learn the art of rug hooking, contact us at MaineHookedRugs@myfairpoint.net and we can set something up with you.  We offer individual or group lessons.

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MAJIC CARPET ACID DYES in the store.

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Traditional rug hooking as we know it today is an artform that many believe originated in New England and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Maine played an important role in this history. For instance, a tin peddler by the name of Edwards Sands Frost of Biddeford created the first commercial patterns for rug hooking in the 1800's. Cushing dyes originated in the Foxcroft area about the same time and are still sold under that name to this day.

The rugs and patterns offered here are created by Maine artisans to celebrate this tradition. We offer an eclectic group of hooked items with each artist producing her/his own style and color choices. Most of these rugs are one-of-a-kind. The material is wool - most of which is hand dyed by the artist, hooked on quality backing material (usually linen), and finished by hand so your purchases will last for generations with proper care.

Please respect the time and talent of our artisans and do not copy their work. Purchasing their items and patterns allows them to keep designing for your pleasure.

Enjoy your visit and we hope you like what you see. Be sure to check back often as new products and artists will be added as they become available.  And by all means, if you come to the Maine coast be sure to stop by the shop.  We may be at the end of the road but it is by no means the end of the Earth.

 Maine Hooked Rugs is a proud member of The Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and ATHA (The Association of Traditional Hooking Artists). 

Be sure to see the Brooklin, Maine website.  It lists many of the local businesses and many town facts.  To say we love our town is an understatement!