As early as the 1700's and 1800's, floorcloths were produced by the artisans of the day as a substitute for expensive carpeting. The early cloths were imported from England, where they provided a durable, handsome way of covering a floor. Floorcloths were painted freehand on great pieces of canvas, sewed together and stretched taut. Later, stenciling was used to more efficiently produce repeated and intricate designs, although hand painted versions continued to exist.

The floorcloths on this site are from Ruby Slippers Studio. All cloth designs are original hand painted creations of Callahan McDonough.