About the Item

Oh sad octopus! Why are you so sad? I don't know, but you sure are cute!

I crocheted this one of a kind (OOAK) rug with salvaged fabric cut into yarn. The fabrics for this rug came in the form of mill ends, a by-product of manufacturing, where the large spools of fabric are trimmed and the result is a narrow strip of fabric yards and yards and yards long. Essentially waste to the factory, but collected by rug makers to use in rug-making. Using fabric yarn creates a rug that is thick and soft yet very very durable. This fabric is a beautiful light minty green color.

The octopus applique was made by the incredibly talented Jessica Wynne Plymate of aorta. I hand-stitched around the entire lion to make sure it is securely attached to the rug. You can see aorta's work in her store here on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aorta and on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aorta/

This rug is machine washable and dryable. It measures 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter. Perfect for the bathroom, kitchen, office, living room, bedroom, playroom, nursery, dorm room, or any other room that needs a nice rug or mat.

Additionally, dogs and cats love to sit on these rugs! This rug would make a great pet mat to put on the sofa, a table, or your pet's favorite place to hang out.

The last picture shows the back side of the rug.

Want a rug in a different color or size? Contact me for a custom rug to match your decor!

Thanks for looking! More rugs can be seen here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ekra?section_id=5014022

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