Crystal Ross is a Canadian textile artist and a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where she spent much of her time in various textile departments. Drawing inspiration from her familial roots, Crystal turned to crafting hand-hooked rugs in recent years and now uses a blend of traditional hooks and Oxford 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 work is a playful take on tradition, combining her love of Nova Scotian folk art with modern forms. Her pieces are collected throughout Canada and the US, and she has been featured in many design publications, including Label magazine, Remodelista magazine, 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. See more of her work at crystalrugs.ca/ and on Instagram @crystalrugs.