Sonia Ayo hooks a rug in front of wall displaying rugs made by the 61 South Hookers Wednesday in Natchez.

Master hooker Lisanne Miller, seated, instructs Ann Paradise, standing left, and Nathalie Harris, right. The hookers are in town for their annual gathering and will display their work and conduct demonstrations at from 1 until 3:30 p.m. today at the local headquarters at 507 Franklin St.

Wool is dyed to be used for rugs.