Crystal Ross

Crystal Ross is a Canadian artist and graduate of NSCAD

U, a place where she spent much of her time in various

textile departments. Drawing inspiration from her familial

roots, Crystal turned to crafting hand-hooked rugs and

now uses a blend of traditional hooks and punch needles

in her work. Her maternal grandparents, both expert rug

hookers from Chéticamp, Nova Scotia (a place steeped in

rug hooking history), dedicated much of their lives to the

art form: producing beautiful mats, teaching the craft, and

promoting its unique local history.

Crystal’s own work is a playful take on the tradition, combining

her love of Nova Scotian folk art and modern forms.

Her pieces are collected throughout Canada and the

United States, and she has been featured in many design

publications including Label magazine, Remodelista, and

Chatelaine magazine.

Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Crystal works from her

home studio, where she shares the creative space with her

family and a lively pair of animals.

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