PRESS RELEASE - February 5, 2009 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Canadian Company to Introduce Artist Designed Nova Scotia Hooked Rugs to Global Marketplace
Halifax, NS – You’ve seen hooked rugs before, but never like these. Red Spruce Limited is pleased to announce it is starting production of its inaugural collection of handcrafted artist designed hooked rugs. The collection will be débuted June 19, 2009 during a private gala at Argyle Fine Art in the Historic Properties in Downtown Halifax.
Halifax entrepreneur and self-described ruggist Michael Christie has combined his passion for handmade rugs with the native Nova Scotian craft of rug hooking to create carpets of unique and extraordinary beauty.
In fact, every carpet made by Red Spruce is a fully attributed work of art. Each hand involved, be it of the artist/designer, the grapher, the dyemaster, or most importantly the rug hooker, contributes to the aesthetic beauty of the finished carpet. And while the unique and modern designs of Red Spruce are not ordinarily seen in hooked rugs, it is just this juxtaposition of the new with the time honoured, that creates carpets and rugs of inimitable character.
This peerless combination has a worldwide upmarket appeal and is the reason Red Spruce has embarked on exporting a Maritimes craft to the world. Although few in the rug industry have seen samples, those already in the know are talking.
“What we’re trying to accomplish with Red Spruce, represents a culmination of all of that can and should be done the right way, that is to say, correctly in the making of rugs and carpets.” says Michael Christie, Owner and Creative Director of Red Spruce Limited. “We say we’re the premier maker of carpets of uncompromised quality and integrity; hopefully our clients judge that to be the case.”
Red Spruce carpets are designed by Canadian and American artists and designers, handmade in Canada, made without Child Labour, and can be purchased ready-made or made-to-order. Commissions of exemplary pieces are also accepted.
Red Spruce Limited is a Nova Scotia based and owned company, makers of authentic hand-hooked rugs and carpets. To become involved as an artist/designer, rug hooker, or otherwise, or to receive an invitation to the premier please contact Michael Christie at 01 902 482 0460 or via email at homeoffice@redspuce.ca
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For further INFORMATION, IMAGES, or to arrange an INTERVIEW, contact:
Michael Christie at 01 902 482 0460 or homeoffice@redspruce.ca
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