Bocote "Toothbrush Rug" Nalbinding Needle

Bocote "Toothbrush Rug" Nalbinding Needle

Dave has crafted this extra large nalbinding needle out of bocote wood. It is approximately 4 inches long and is used for making rugs. An additional photo can be found in our Etsy shop.

FYI,usually rug making needles this size are made out of discarded toothbrush handles, hence the name toothbrush rugs :)

Bone Nalbinding Toothbrush Rug Making Needle

Bone Nalbinding "Toothbrush" Rug Making Needle

Dave has crafted this extra large nalbinding needle out of buffalo bone. It is approximately 4 inches long and is used for making rugs. Usually rug making needles this size are made out of discarded toothbrush handles, hence the name toothbrush rugs. It is sanded smooth and polished to a glossy finish and is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Bone Toothbrush Rug Needle

Bone Toothbrush Rug Needle

Dave crafted this beautiful toothbrush rug needle from bone. Originally, this style of rug needle was made from old toothbrushes, that is until they stopped making them with a hole in the handle. More photos of this needle may been seen at the Etsy listing.