The Art Deco style came about as a reaction to the forced austerity imposed by World War 1. First introduced in France in 1925, it was France’s way to show the world that it was still the trend setter of glamour, elegance, functionality and modernism. The use of geometric curves, bold lines, chevron patterns, cubes and futuristic looking designs are typical of Art Deco. For women, the style pioneered the use of kohl pencil on the eyes, red bee-stung lips; short bobbed hairstyles, short skirts and loose fitting dresses. It was the jazz age and age of the flappers. This design incorporates many of the era’s attributes. Biography Jayne Nevins is a fibre artist who became certified as an Ontario Hooking Craft Guild (OHCG) rug hooking teacher in 1999 and a McGown teacher in 2007. Jayne has contributed her time in fulfilling many positions on the executive of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild, Teachers’ Branch and as Director of Southern McGown teacher training workshops in West Virginia. Jayne loves to attend and teach at workshops throughout Canada and the United States. She has adjudicated at many rug hooking shows and she enjoys teaching all forms (wide and fine cut) and all aspects (designing & dyeing) of rug hooking.