Giant Plastic Bag Rug

This rug was hand crocheted by Etsy crafter ScreamingCheeToes.  It is 5 x 7 feet in size and is made out of plarn.  Plarn is a special kind of plastic yarn that is made from repurposed plastic shopping bags.  You know, the kind you’re not supposed to be using anymore.

This rug uses an incredible 10,000 bags.  It takes what is essentially useless material and upcycles it into something that any homeowner would be proud to display either inside or outside.

This crafter says that not only is the rug machine washable and eco-friendly, it’s foot friendly too!  I expected that walking on a rug such as this would feel “crunchy” on the feet.  Not so, says the crafter.  It’s actually quite soft!

I think this rug would look fantastic in any outdoor living space.  Like my deck!!  She also makes a range of smaller rugs from plarn as well that are definitely worth checking out.

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