Rag Rug* Study Group is a research project that facilitates dialogue about textiles produced using worn, surplus, and discarded materials. It's a collaboration between New York-based artists and researchers Mariah Smith and Mae Colburn. We have a mailing list, host in-person events, and manage an online archive of the work we study.

We are inspired by the Rag Rug Study Group founded by artist, weaver, and educator Janet Meany in Minnesota. Learn more about Janet here and more about the Weavers Guild of Minnesota's Rag Rug Study Group here.

*We advocate an expansive definition of 'rag rug' that includes reworked textiles in all techniques including weaving, knitting, quilting, embroidery, crochet, mending, and sewing.

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