THE AIRPLANE WAS invented here. So was basketball, the zipper, the cheeseburger and braided rugs. A. Leon Capel, founder of Capel Rugs, produced plow lines, but aft er the invention of the tractor, ...

There's only a small sign advertising Rapchinski Rugs at Dawn Rapchinski's home along Main Street, Ephrata, but over the last 20 years, she's hand-braided 389 rugs and chair pads. Rapchinski's ...

One of the most cozy, country accessories is a hand-braided wool rug. When I was growing up, we had a beautiful one on the floor of our farmhouse. Mom used it on the slick tile floor in the living ...

Textural details, a high-pile, and delicate fibers can make rugs hard to vacuum. Here's how the pros tackle cleaning ...

SOMERS, Mont. — So many skills that were once part of everyday life are becoming rarer or disappearing altogether. Maybe that's why one of the best gifts passed from one generation to the next is the ...

Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing. Use old wool blankets, skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of landfills. The tradition of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Braided rugs: Five great tips for choosing one for your home Donna Willis of Yankee Pride shared these no-fail tips for choosing the perfect braided rug for ...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Pawtucket-based Colonial Mills is putting a modern spin on quintessential New England home decor. Braided rugs were a staple in colonial times, and apparently they're still ...

A woman looks at a folded-up rug in a store with many rugs for sale. - Jackf/Getty Images In recent years, the sink skirt has made a comeback, floral curtains are trending, and embroidered elements ...