Well, if you have the imagination and skill of Etsy crafter Screaming Chee Toes, it will look like this fantastically giant plarn rug. Plarn is a type of yarn made out of plastic grocery bags. This is upcycling in it’s truest form — taking something of absolutely no value and transforming it into something with an inherently high value!
I can’t begin to imagine how many hours were spent crocheting this gorgeous rug which can both indoors and outdoors. Hundreds of yards of yarn was also woven into the design. The resulting rug aptly entitled Living Large measures in at 5 x 7 feet!
This rug is more than just planet friendly though, it’s also foot friendly! One would imagine that the repurposed plastic bags would be crunchy or crinkly under the feet but the crafter says that it is soft and tender on the toes.
Imagine how fantastic this rug would look in a main entranceway. The rug naturally creates static which helps to trap dust. This could make for a much tidier front entranceway! I think it would look especially amazing in an outdoor living space. Many people are bringing outdoor living to a whole new level with couches, reclining chairs and chimineas to help set up the perfect conversation and relaxation area outside. A rug like this would really help to define the space and give it even more of a living like you’re indoors outdoors kind of feel.
This crafter has a range of these rugs in different styles, colors and sizes to suit every need. Definitely worth grabbing your organic fair trade coffee and poking through. Happy shopping!!
