KISSIMMEE — Claudia Tanner owns five looms, including one that is 110 years old. She uses them to weave old, traditional rag rugs. “Traditionally, every type of fabric was saved,” Tanner said. “Old ...

Historically, when your clothes were beyond repair, they were shredded up and made into something else - usually rugs and baskets. Traditionally a new hearth rug would be put out on Christmas eve, the ...