View the gallery of exquisite hooked rugs by master rug hooker, Michele Micarelli. Including many award-winning rugs that have been displayed in museums throughout the country.
Dragon Rider
Depicting Michele Micarelli riding a dragon, on a mission to save...
Ostintatia Monay
An imaginary hostess in a New Orleans restaurant. Designed and hooked by Michele in a class by Rae Harrell.
Guarding Marina
Michele Micarelli's alter ego, a mermaid protecting the ocean while being protected by her sea monster.
Jackie
This jack of clubs was part of a group show which traveled throughout the U.S., curated by Linda Caughlin.
Gorilla
Inspired by Michelle's love of the silverback gorilla. Hooked with no black.
Fallen Angel
An exercise in portraiture executed by touching one's face.
Peacock
The showiest of all birds, with feathers shown in the sunlight.
Bengal-Cat-Eye-Rug
The Eagle Nebula
Inspired by a view from the Hubble telescope.
Afternoon Delight
Michele Micarelli's first self-portrait
Raven at a Viking Funeral
Hooked while studying Viking history.
Basque Fairy Tale
From an ancient bookplate of Basque fairy tales