Finnish American Rag Rug Weavers - Official Trailer
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Find the full 53 minute documentary at UpNorthFilms.com
Between 1865 and 1920, Finnish immigrants brought traditional arts to America, including woven and braided rag rugs. As a hallmark of Finnish ethnic culture, rag rugs and their makers hold special places in the hearts of Finnish America. Cultural sociologist Michael Loukinen brings us into the homes and to the workrooms of traditional weavers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He portrays the interwoven world of cultural beliefs, aesthetic practices, and family history that each rug represents. From the treasured family-memory heirloom, from each carefully protected rug to its threadbare, tattered clump on a tractor seat, these rugs are an art form that embodies several Finnish American cultural values.
I was married to a Finn, so I had many wonderful rag rugs given to me. Enjoyed them very much.
I had no idea these rugs were a Finnish American thing. My Finnish background is in Minnesota. My grandfather embraced American culture so my mom and learned very little about Finnish culture. I've been working on learning more on my own. I'd love to see this whole film as I have been learning weaving as a separate skill. I'd love to make these two things overlap.
The rag rugs are commonplace in Finland homes and cabins, still regularly made by amateurs and small scale crafters and imported from the east for department stores..
For an even more traditional Finnish weaving style look at the "Ryijy" tapestry/rug/bed throw. It is a low resolution version of a Persian rug with a long pile with a long tradition. Lots of examples here and on the web.
Would love to watch the full length video. I am in need of some trouble shoot as I am setting up my loom for the first time in a while. Do you know someone who could facetime me? Much appreciated...any help would be greatly appreciated.
Even one of those rag rugs says Trans Rights! 😘🏳️🌈