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First Rag Rug

A large, mid-weight handwoven rectangle with braided edges top and bottom and horizontal bands in subtle tones of beige, white, and light blue. Slightly misaligned at the center, which is marked by a raised, nubby line.

**First two photos provided by the Lorenza Lattanzi

Cover Image for First Rag Rug
Cover Image for First Rag Rug
Detail of "First Rag Rug" showing the braided ends.
Detail of "First Rag Rug" showing the process of holding it up for a photo
Detail of "First Rag Rug" showing two people holding it up on either side
Detail of "First Rag Rug" showing the edges againsts a hardwood floor

First Rag Rug

Artist

Lorenza Lattanzi

Medium

Cotton, linen

Technique

Woven

Dimensions

5'4" x 8'8"

Time Period

June 2024

Statement from the Artist

I set out to weave a rag rug in 2020. This is it. I recently washed it and I love how flexible and supple it became - now it is both a rug and a blanket.