upcycled. eclectic. conscientious.
Eco Friendly Rugs Made From Recycled Materials
I transform meaningful clothing into heirloom-quality handwoven rugs.
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My love for rag rugs began in my childhood home, where my grandfather wove rugs from worn clothing and everyday fabrics for our family to use. I spent many hours watching him work at his loom as he turned old garments into something both useful and beautiful.
As a young child, I also helped my mother prepare fabric strips so my grandfather could weave them into rugs for our home. Those simple moments stayed with me long after I grew up.
Years later, I returned to the craft myself. What began as a way to reconnect with a meaningful tradition has grown into a way to help others preserve their own memories.
Today I continue the tradition of weaving rag rugs using clothing and textiles that hold special meaning. Family garments, wedding attire, and fabrics that are too meaningful to discard can be transformed into rugs that will be used and loved every day.
Each rug is woven by hand on my loom, continuing a craft that has been part of my life since childhood.
From the Loom
Each Raggity Rug is handwoven from reclaimed textiles and designed for everyday life.
Because each rug is handwoven from reclaimed textiles, every piece is completely unique.
New rugs are added regularly as they come off the loom.
If you're looking for a particular color palette, size, or texture, custom orders are always welcome.
Each rug is reversible, machine washable, and woven to last a lifetime.
Some fabrics hold more than thread.
They hold stories
I create custom memory rugs using clothing you provide. Whether it’s garments from a loved one who has passed, a child’s collection of
well-worn athletic shirts, or pieces that mark a season of life you want to preserve.
Each rug is thoughtfully handwoven on my loom, carefully transforming your cherished textiles into something lasting and beautiful.
A piece you can see, touch, and walk across every day.
Because memories deserve more than a box in the closet.
Have Clothing you’d like woven into a rug?
I’d love to hear your story.
Most memory rugs begin with a box of clothing from a loved one or meaningful moment in life. I carefully sort, prepare, and weave those fabrics into a rug that preserves the story behind them.
Eco Friendly Rugs
At Raggity Rug Design, nothing goes to waste, especially textiles that have been loved and worn over time. Each rug is handwoven using 100% upcycled materials, giving new life to fabrics that might otherwise end up in a landfill.
Durable, reversible, and machine washable, these rugs are made for real life. Whether in a camper, kitchen, hallway, or cozy corner on the porch, they bring warmth, color, and purpose to the spaces you love.
What you get with every RAGGITY RUG
Handwoven by Terry
Each rug is carefully woven by hand in my Iowa studio, one strip of fabric at a time.
Sustainably Made
Created entirely from repurposed textiles, giving forgotten fabrics a beautiful second life.
Washable & Reversible
Designed for real homes and real life. Durable, practical, and easy to care for.
One-of-a-Kind
No two rugs are ever exactly alike as each piece has its own unique blend of color and texture.
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee
If your rug ever needs repair, I’ll take care of it. I stand behind every rug I weave.
Nothin’ but rags
Raggity Rugs really are nothin’ but rags.
Each rug begins with textiles that have been worn, loved, and nearly worn out. It is clothing, towels, curtains, bedding, and fabric scraps gathered from thrift stores, friends, and Terry’s own home.
Instead of being tossed into the trash and sent to a landfill, these materials are carefully prepared for the loom and woven into something new — beautiful, practical rugs made to be used and enjoyed for years to come.
The United States produces 25 billion pounds of textile waste each year. More than 85% of it, or about 70 pounds per person, ends up in landfills annually.
Raggity Rug Design is part of the solution.
Each handwoven rag rug repurposes 5+ pounds of textiles. With over 1,500 rugs created, Raggity Rug Design has already upcycled more than 10,000 pounds of fabric, and the number continues to grow.
Many of the rugs I weave begin with clothing that carries stories. Family garments, wedding attire, and fabrics that hold memories too meaningful to throw away.
Perhaps even clothing from your own family.
Instead of sitting forgotten in a closet or stored away in a box, those fabrics can be woven into a rug that will be used and loved every day.
Clothing that once held memories can become a rug that holds them for generations.
Not sure if your clothing will work for a rug? You are always welcome to reach out and ask.
Custom Rugs & Memory Rugs
Looking for something specific?
I’m happy to create custom rugs in colors, sizes, or styles that fit your space. I also welcome memory rug projects, where meaningful clothing and textiles are woven into a rug that preserves the story behind them.
If you have an idea in mind, simply send me a message and we can talk about what you're envisioning.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. If you have a particular color pattern in mind, please contact Terry. Example photos are especially helpful since colors and patterns vary.
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Unfortunately, we cannot make our rugs without fringe. Fringe is necessary for the edge finishing and also part of the Raggity Rug signature style.
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Raggity Rugs can only be made 25” wide. But the length can be customized.
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Raggity Rugs can be washed in cold water on a normal cycle with or without mild detergent. We recommend line drying your rug. Or if necessary, partially drying the rug on a cool setting before line drying.
Over 1500 happy customers and hundreds of 5-stars reviews.
Over the years I’ve been grateful to hear from customers who have welcomed my handwoven rugs into their homes. Here are a few of their kind words.
Wonderfully hand made rug fits perfectly in front of my slider doors. Love the colors and texture. Would buy from again.
Dawn
I have been buying from Terry for 16+ years! The rugs stand up to time (dog and young people!). They launder beautifully (wash and dry!). Highly, highly recommend!
Just purchased my 6th rug!
sheryl
The rugs you made from my late mother’s jeans were absolutely perect!!
Annette