These rugs are made on burlap or rug canvas, using a simple poking instrument.
Prodded rugs are shaggy on the top, and flat on the bottom.
What you'll need to make a prodded rug. You'll need rug canvas or a burlap base for the rug, cut about two inches larger all around than the size of the finished rug. Lap and sew the edges of the rug canvas, or fold and hem the edges of the burlap so the raw edges are covered. Prodded Rugs traditionally are made of heavy wool fabric as used in coats or blankets, but you need not be limited to only wool. These rugs can be made equally well with almost any heavy fabric, such as denim, acrylic blankets, corduroy, felt or what have you.