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Hugh Graham

It was during my postgraduate year at Edinburgh College of Art in 1974/75 that I became interested in taking my art practice out of the studio and closer to everyday life. Over the years I have followed this path working in many different community and education settings. Rag rug making was one of the skills acquired and since retiring in 2015 my interest in this traditional craft has been ignited.

As an environmentally conscious Scotsman, my rugs are hand made using tartan offcuts, a by-product from the kilt making industry. I explore colour combinations created when different tartans are twined together.

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Rugs come in two sizes, 90cm x 70cm and 135cm x 60cm and are available at Leith Makers, 105 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8NP or at craft fairs.

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Making a twined tartan rug

Colour sample cards woven and sewn onto cartridge paper

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