Noe J. Champagne. Rug hooker. Fabric artist. Dudswell-Bishopton, Eastern Townships, Estrie, Quebec. Active mid to late 20th century.
Noe Champagne made hooked rugs or mats; usually from his own designs. His rugs were hooked on burlap using strips of fabric from old clothes. Noe Champagne made designs from traditional themes as well as geometric designs and always full of color. he was often seen at the Coaticook Fair giving demonstrations of this traditional art.
A link to The Canadian Museum of History showing Noe Champagne’s work:
http://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/arts/art-quebec/art-quebec2_3-e.shtml
