Featured Mats
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NBMR2019.3.2 | mat
This overall pattern of scallop shells, or fish-scales, is an early design. Though the colour is faded, some of the directional details accentuate the curves and the subtle colour contrasts give it added dimension.
This overall pattern of scallop shells, or fish-scales, is an early design. Though the colour is faded, some of the directional details accentuate the curves and the subtle colour contrasts give it added dimension.
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NBMR2012.38.2 | mat
The maker sold mats at their family general store in Newcastle, NB (now Miramichi). Her hooking technique lends itself to the successful interpretation of ikat patterned, hand‑woven floor covering making it a quite unique original design.
The maker sold mats at their family general store in Newcastle, NB (now Miramichi). Her hooking technique lends itself to the successful interpretation of ikat patterned, hand‑woven floor covering making it a quite unique original design.
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2019.43.1 | mat
It is likely that the maker's Scandinavian sense of design influenced the production of this mat. The choice of bright colours against a dark background adds to the drama of the motifs.
It is likely that the maker's Scandinavian sense of design influenced the production of this mat. The choice of bright colours against a dark background adds to the drama of the motifs.
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NBMR2012.1.1 | mat
Perennially popular, the moose motif can be found in many New Brunswick hooked mats. This may be adapted from a commercial pattern and is notable for its naive charm.
Perennially popular, the moose motif can be found in many New Brunswick hooked mats. This may be adapted from a commercial pattern and is notable for its naive charm.
