Winifred Nicholson

Richly illustrated and engaging, this book explores Winifred Nicholson’s relationship with the Cumbrian rag rug craft and her role in reviving the local hooked rug tradition in the sixties and seventies. It celebrates Nicholson’s influence on British textiles, naive art, and mid-century crafts, while highlighting how her work inspired a new generation of makers. Through vivid images of colorful, quirky rag rugs, the volume traces Nicholson’s first encounters in Cumberland in the 1920s and her return to a farmhouse in 1960, where she helped foster a thriving rug-making community.

The narrative also spotlights contemporary rag rug artists inspired by Nicholson, including works by her nieces Louisa Creed and the late Jenny Steinbugler. It discusses a rich rag rug collection at Chillingham Castle and notable pieces such as a rug by Lucie Aldridge in the Fry Art Gallery, offering a balanced view of historic and modern practice.

This publication presents a thorough portrait of Nicholson (1893–1981) and her enduring impact on a beloved craft, with a focus on creativity, community, and the enduring appeal of textile heritage.

Kenmerken

• Rijk geïllustreerd met kleurrijke, eigenaardige vloerkleden
• Verkennen van Nicholson’s relatie met de Cumbrian vezelkunst
• Revival van de lokale hooky-rugtraditie in de jaren zestig
• Includeert hedendaagse nagerechten makers en familie
• Bespreekt collectie in Chillingham Castle en Fry Art Gallery
• Hardcover, 112 pagina’s, eerste editie