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Rose Pearlman

    Rose Pearlman is an artist and teacher specializing in textile design, with a deep focus on rug hooking for the past eight years. She revitalizes this traditional craft by transforming hooked wool into everyday objects that bring warmth and utility to the home. Using a mix of yarn, repurposed clothing, and common fibers, she innovates new methods for creating and utilizing rugs. Her work and teachings bridge traditional techniques with contemporary applications, showcased through workshops, publications, and gallery exhibitions.

    Haft Punch Needle.
    Modern Rug Hooking
    • 2019

      Modern Rug Hooking

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.5(50)Add rating

      An artist’s guide to the craft, beauty, and utility of punch needle rug hooking. Discover the simple art of rug hooking with this colorful guide that includes both instructions for beginners and innovative ideas for those wanting to go further. Rose Pearlman’s abstract designs use modern color, composition, and texture to bring this traditional fiber art to life. The 22 projects featured here start small and simple as you get used to the process and move on to a range of unique objects—for kids, to wear, for the home, and utilizing alternative materials. From purses, crib pockets, slide shoes, and rugs to wall art made from recycled plastic bags, this beautifully photographed book showcases punch needle rug hooking as an incredibly versatile—and stylish—craft.

      Modern Rug Hooking