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Rug hooking

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004985

A craft in which loops of yarn or fabric strips are pulled through a woven fabric base, such as burlap or linen, to create a textured pile surface. A specialized hook tool is used to draw the material from the underside to the top, forming dense loops that create patterns and images. This technique is used to make decorative rugs, wall hangings, and other textile art.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004985
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Tufting; Spanish: ganchillo de alfombras; French: rug hooking
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004985",
  "term": "Rug hooking",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A craft in which loops of yarn or fabric strips are pulled through a woven fabric base, such as burlap or linen, to create a textured pile surface. A specialized hook tool is used to draw the material from the underside to the top, forming dense loops that create patterns and images. This technique is used to make decorative rugs, wall hangings, and other textile art.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tufting",
    "es": "ganchillo de alfombras",
    "fr": "rug hooking"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rug-hooking/"
}

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