Rugs

In Heron’s Bonds there is a fragmented discussion on rugs. It starts with Hanna talking about rag rugs, then Matti’s first mother suggests a rug to Trissy, then forced to choose something from the barns, Trissy decides she wants a rug. In a hand made society, why are rugs a big deal? Can you understand Trissy’s reluctance? She has never before had a hut with a floor that isn’t dirt. The clay floor with small stones that she has is interesting, textured, hard and she is working to keep it clean. When it is wet it is not particularly slippery because of the stones. A rug is one more unfamiliar thing to add to her hut.