#4 - Woven Memories: Turning Cherished Fabrics into Timeless Rugs with Rita
March 10, 2025 · Josh Walker
Episode 4 of The Memory Makers Podcast. Josh talks with Rita Mason (marketplace vendor Rita M) about weaving cherished clothing and fabrics into hand-braided and hand-loomed memory rugs — a craft rooted in early Colonial recycling traditions.
There was no Webflow article for this episode on /info, so this journal page is new. Rita is an active Memorial Market vendor; link this episode to her listings.
About this episode
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Rita, a cottage artisan who transforms cherished clothing and fabrics from loved ones into stunning, hand-braided memory rugs. Inspired by early Colonial recycling traditions, Rita’s eco-friendly rugs breathe new life into sentimental textiles, allowing memories to live on in a functional and artistic way. We’ll discuss her family’s generational craft, the emotional stories behind each rug, and how sustainability meets sentimentality in every woven piece. Whether you’re looking for a unique way to honor a loved one or simply appreciate the beauty of handmade artistry, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
Shop the guest's work
Rita Mason is a Memorial Market vendor (shop name Rita M).
Hand-braided and hand-loomed memory rugs from cherished clothing and fabrics.
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