Callis Creations
Handwoven Originals by Jacque Callis
PO Box 1099
Hill City, South Dakota 57745
(605) 574-4048
Rugs
My rugs are woven by hand from start to finish. Unlike some rug weavers that advertise "hand loomed" (which means that after the "warp" is threaded onto the loom a machine takes over and weaves the rug) my rugs are not machine woven.
I weave using a very large Harrisville Rug Loom, which allows me to weave rugs without a center seam of up to 56" wide and as long as you'd like. I am happy to take special orders and work with you on color and design.
My rugs are woven from a variety of fibers and materials. The wool rugs are generally woven in a weave called 3-end Block Weave, using a technique called shaft-switching pioneered by Peter Collingwood. This weave gives me extraordinary freedom of design. I also weave rag rugs, using recycled denim jeans, chenille bedspreads, cotton sock loopers or just about any kind of fabric you can think of. Each rug has its own feel, look and care instructions.
Check out the "Weaving Process" tab to the left to find out more.
Click on any photo to enlarge
These photos show both sides of this charcoal gray and light gray rug. It is woven using a blend of 80% wool and 20% nylon weft and linen warp using a technique called 3-end Block Weave. This combination makes for a rug that is heirloom quality and will last a lifetime. It lies flat on the floor or would make a stunning wall hanging.
26" x 58" without fringe.
Fringe adds approximately 4 1/2" on each side.
$450.00
These photos are another example of 3-end Block Weave using the wool and nylon blend. This particular rug is sold, but I'd be happy to create another for you.
24" x 40" without fringe.
Fringe adds approximately 4 1/2" on each side.
$350.00
This dark brown and oatmeal colored rug is woven from the same fibers as the rugs above. Take a look at the top of this page to get a feel for the size.
56" x 96" with added 4 1/2" each side for fringe.
$900.00
These rugs are woven using recycled denim jeans for weft on a cotton/poly blend warp. Together the combination makes a rug that wears like iron and is completely washable and dryable.
Can be woven to your size. Average price runs $6.00 per square foot.
These rugs are made of "sock loopers". They are
soft and absorbant and perfect for bathroom rugs. They are completely washable and dryer safe.
Pricing depends on color and size.
PO Box 1099, Hill City, South Dakota 57745 (605 574-4048
.jpg "brown and oatmeal wool rug with evan (461 x 600)")
.jpg "dark side gray wool rug, wood (361 x 600)")
.jpg "lt. side gray wool rug, wood (451 x 600)")
.jpg "dark side, blue wool rug (600 x 401)")
.jpg "lite side, blue wool rug (600 x 476)")
.jpg "brown and oatmeal wool rug 4 (600 x 331)")
.jpg "oatmeal and brown wool rug 3 (600 x 353)")
.jpg "denim rug on wood, bunched (600 x 451)")
.jpg "denim rug on wood, flat (600 x 451)")
.jpg "grey, white sock looper bunched (600 x 338)")
.jpg "blue, white sock looper, bunched (600 x 451)")