"Sole mates"...a
26" X 39" Picture Rug
with 3 Matching Braided Rugs
These four red,
white and blue rugs that beautifully compliment each other, were
made for a sailboat. The teak deck of a sailboat is called "the
sole"...hence the name "Sole Mates" for the four
rugs. It was a problem fitting the rows of braid to the exact and
very limited dimensions of available space on the sole. I also had
to be extra careful in color fast testing the materials since they
would almost certainly be exposed to water. The galley "Solemate"
was made with taupe in lieu of white so staining would be less of
a problem. They are truly not only works of art but the products
of much planning, measuring and calculation. It was a fun project
for me!