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Woven Rag Rug - colourful

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This one-of-a-kind woven rag rug is handmade in NZ out of old t-shirts cut into strips. It is woven on a simple wooden frame loom using a technique called twining.

This thick rug is soft and cozy to sit or stand on. Use it as a warm playmat on the floor for the kids, or add some colour to your bedroom, lounge, kitchen, or hallway. It would make a comfortable yoga/exercise mat, although it is much shorter than a typical yoga mat.

Makes the perfect zero-waste gift for your environmentally conscious friends or family.

size: 58 cm x 102 cm

The fast fashion industry results in a shocking amount of textile waste ending up in landfill. Op shops receive large volumes of clothing donations but unfortunately much of that does not end up on the racks to be worn again. This woven rug is made of old t-shirts and jersey knit clothing that is too old, stretched, faded, or otherwise not suitable to wear or sell in an op shop. This rug weighs almost 2 kg, so by buying this rug you are helping to divert a lot of textile waste from landfill. Plus, the wooden frame used to weave the rug was made out of offcuts from a home construction project.

The offcut waistbands and cuffs from the t-shirts are used to make dog toys (see my other listings). Tiny offcuts are composted if they are 100 % cotton or natural fibres.

Postage packaging options:
1. (default) wrapped in reused soft plastic packaging
2. paper and cardboard only (does not offer protection against moisture/water)
Please state your preference in the comments when placing your order.

Payment options

  • Bank deposit

Shipping details

  • Ships from Auckland, New Zealand.
  • $8.80 North Island Tracked - NZ
    ($4.00 with another item)
  • $13.70 South Island Tracked - NZ
    ($6.00 with another item)
  • Rural delivery charge applies.
    Pick up by arrangement.
  • If there is no suitable option for you listed above, to enquire about alternative payment or shipping options.

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