"Anna Lassila (1909-2001) was born near Mass City to parents from western Finland. She grew up on the family farm, learning skills that nurtured her throughout her long life. Of her many skills, Anna is best known for her rag-rug weaving. Many years after she married, she acquired a loom and returned to weaving, a skill she learned when she was 13 years old. Although praised for her woven rugs, recognition of great skill also comes with her superb five- and seven-strand braided rugs."