Overshot Hanging
“Weaving satisfies my soul and fosters a sense of peace and contentment.” ~Sharon Grist History: Though the warp is cotton, this hanging is done in the style of a ‘linsey-woolsey.’ A...
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Wool
Woven Tapestry
History: While weaving serves an important function, it is also an art form. This beautiful tapestry by Marinda Brown is an excellent example of some other ways in which the techniques of weaving...
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Woven Hanging
History: This detailed woven hanging is a sampler of overshot pattern weaving, characteristic of the Southern Appalachians. Made by Lyndall Toothman, better known as Granny Toothman, it serves not...
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Marinda Brown Woven Rug
History: Most weavers made rugs in addition to coverlets. Rugs could be made quickly and simply on a loom or by hand braiding. Rugs also were a way to repurpose old clothes and scraps that...
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Floral Rug
History: Rug hooking is a craft that originally came from the British Isles, but was popular throughout the United States, especially in the New England region. It is a detailed method of making...
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About Foxfire Exhibits
The collections at Foxfire contain hundreds of artifacts used throughout daily life in Southern Appalachia, from the 19th to 21st centuries. These exhibits investigate some of the deeper themes that make up the culture of these mountains, and provide historical context for the material culture.
