Linda and Kipp Bentley

Weavers Linda and Kipp Bentley produce one-of-a-kind wool rugs from their Eldorado studio. Using the traditional rag rug technique common to their Midwestern roots, they weave on stand-up Rio Grande walking-looms native to the Southwest, carrying on a familiar craft tradition with a distinct style. A key feature of their rugs is the use of wool blanket selvedges from the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Oregon. During the finishing process on Pendleton’s large blanket looms, the blanket edges are trimmed and removed. Linda and Kipp then blend and weave these trimmings into their unique rugs. Thanks to the high quality Pendleton wool and a vigorous weaving technique, the resulting rugs are beautiful, durable and will withstand many years of use. Though some buyers use them for wall hangings, these soft rugs are perfect for adding a warm covering to hard surface floors, and are woven in sizes suitable for bedsides, bathrooms, kitchens and entry areas.