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DuPont's Innovations Have Served Us Well
Over the years, carpets and rugs have been woven and tufted using wool, silk, cotton, sisal, seagrass and more. But around the turn of the 20th-century, a new fiber, made...
DuPont's Innovations Have Served Us Well
Over the years, carpets and rugs have been woven and tufted using wool, silk, cotton, sisal, seagrass and more. But around the turn of the 20th-century, a new fiber, made...
Karastan Carpeting: A History of Beauty, Qualit...
Most people know the name. Karastan has been around for well over three-quarters of a century, and you don't achieve that type of longevity in a competitive industry like carpeting...
Karastan Carpeting: A History of Beauty, Qualit...
Most people know the name. Karastan has been around for well over three-quarters of a century, and you don't achieve that type of longevity in a competitive industry like carpeting...
Types of Damage Your Antique Rug Can Sustain
It can be pretty exciting when you inherit an antique rug. Rugs carry thousands of years of human history, and each individual piece has its own story woven into its...
Types of Damage Your Antique Rug Can Sustain
It can be pretty exciting when you inherit an antique rug. Rugs carry thousands of years of human history, and each individual piece has its own story woven into its...
Understanding All-Natural Carpet Fibers
Plant-based floor coverings have been used since the early days of man to make the cave more comfortable. They have never gone out of use, and today people are taking...
Understanding All-Natural Carpet Fibers
Plant-based floor coverings have been used since the early days of man to make the cave more comfortable. They have never gone out of use, and today people are taking...
Five Steps to Creating a Custom Rug
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting provides New England's most extensive and diverse selection of fine rugs and carpeting. However, if you can't find the perfect rug to fit your...
Five Steps to Creating a Custom Rug
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting provides New England's most extensive and diverse selection of fine rugs and carpeting. However, if you can't find the perfect rug to fit your...
The Benefits of Wool Carpeting
Wool is a popular carpeting choice for many reasons, some lesser known than others. Most buyers know that wool is one of the most durable carpet fibers and retains its...
The Benefits of Wool Carpeting
Wool is a popular carpeting choice for many reasons, some lesser known than others. Most buyers know that wool is one of the most durable carpet fibers and retains its...
Understanding Rug Knots and Density
Most handmade rugs are woven by tying knots on the warp strands. All of the different types of knots have a knot collar, the portion that wraps around the warps,...
Understanding Rug Knots and Density
Most handmade rugs are woven by tying knots on the warp strands. All of the different types of knots have a knot collar, the portion that wraps around the warps,...
The Surprising Journey of Jon Sarkin and the Fi...
Jon Sarkin was a New England chiropractor until he had a stroke in 1989 at age 35. The stroke left him with some physical and personality difficulty–and with an extremely...
The Surprising Journey of Jon Sarkin and the Fi...
Jon Sarkin was a New England chiropractor until he had a stroke in 1989 at age 35. The stroke left him with some physical and personality difficulty–and with an extremely...
The Beauty of Kilim Rugs
You may have heard of kilim rugs, but let's take a closer look at kilims. A kilim rug is a hand-woven, pileless rug made using a flat weaving technique. These...
The Beauty of Kilim Rugs
You may have heard of kilim rugs, but let's take a closer look at kilims. A kilim rug is a hand-woven, pileless rug made using a flat weaving technique. These...
Vintage is in...
Everywhere you look people are buying vintage; vinyl records instead of cd's, furniture from the flea market instead of from a catalogue. Secondhand stores have rebranded to become "vintage boutiques," and...
Vintage is in...
Everywhere you look people are buying vintage; vinyl records instead of cd's, furniture from the flea market instead of from a catalogue. Secondhand stores have rebranded to become "vintage boutiques," and...
Custom Cowhides are in!
Check out these gorgeous cowhide rugs that just arrived in our Salem location. Sourced from free-range cattle, these rugs are laser cut and can be completely customized: size, shape, color,...
Custom Cowhides are in!
Check out these gorgeous cowhide rugs that just arrived in our Salem location. Sourced from free-range cattle, these rugs are laser cut and can be completely customized: size, shape, color,...
From Domotex: Navy/Ivory/Gray
We are really looking forward to 2016 here at L&A, and there is no better way to ring in the New Year than going on a rug buying trip! Four...
From Domotex: Navy/Ivory/Gray
We are really looking forward to 2016 here at L&A, and there is no better way to ring in the New Year than going on a rug buying trip! Four...
A Bijar Rug Worth Celebrating
A fabulous intermingling of styles, this Persian Bijar was woven 128 years ago as a congratulatory piece. The beautiful center medallion combines gol farangs, or bouquets of foreign flowers, with...
A Bijar Rug Worth Celebrating
A fabulous intermingling of styles, this Persian Bijar was woven 128 years ago as a congratulatory piece. The beautiful center medallion combines gol farangs, or bouquets of foreign flowers, with...
Jeff's Rugs of the Month – October
Every month, Jeff Arcari picks out new rugs, or notable rugs in our extensive inventory, and gives us the history and background on each piece. We think you’ll find October’s...
Jeff's Rugs of the Month – October
Every month, Jeff Arcari picks out new rugs, or notable rugs in our extensive inventory, and gives us the history and background on each piece. We think you’ll find October’s...
Moroccan Rugs: Hidden Gems of Northern Africa
By the late 19th century, Orientalism was a major phenomenon in Europe. Collecting carpets was amongst one of the many interest among those attracted to the culture of the Orient....
Moroccan Rugs: Hidden Gems of Northern Africa
By the late 19th century, Orientalism was a major phenomenon in Europe. Collecting carpets was amongst one of the many interest among those attracted to the culture of the Orient....
Jeff's Picks: Oushak, Gabbeh & "Frances"
Turkish Oushak J42721 - Inspired by the rejuvenation of 19th century carpet production in and around the city of Oushak in western Turkey, this modern piece captures the magic of...
Jeff's Picks: Oushak, Gabbeh & "Frances"
Turkish Oushak J42721 - Inspired by the rejuvenation of 19th century carpet production in and around the city of Oushak in western Turkey, this modern piece captures the magic of...
A Chicago Connection and an Oushak Rug
When the new Creative Director for Sasaki Associates recently relocated from Chicago, he sought out the quintessential Boston neighborhood, acquiring a unit in a Back Bay building along the Commonwealth Avenue...
A Chicago Connection and an Oushak Rug
When the new Creative Director for Sasaki Associates recently relocated from Chicago, he sought out the quintessential Boston neighborhood, acquiring a unit in a Back Bay building along the Commonwealth Avenue...
Painterly Rugs
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, “painterly rugs” are one of the top five interior design trends of 2015. Although there have been past attempts to create durable...
Painterly Rugs
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, “painterly rugs” are one of the top five interior design trends of 2015. Although there have been past attempts to create durable...
"Macro" Rug Photography
We know that our work in the interior design field entails keeping track of many details. It is, in part, the attention paid to these myriad details that makes the...
"Macro" Rug Photography
We know that our work in the interior design field entails keeping track of many details. It is, in part, the attention paid to these myriad details that makes the...
Carpet of the Month: April
Our Beauport Collection carpets are 100% wool, and handmade to the finest quality standards. All of the colors are hand picked as well. The goods are 13' 2" wide and...
Carpet of the Month: April
Our Beauport Collection carpets are 100% wool, and handmade to the finest quality standards. All of the colors are hand picked as well. The goods are 13' 2" wide and...
Transitional Rug of the Month: April
J42413–This 8' x 10' 1" Agra Hunter from our Etched Collection has very old roots dating back to the 16th century Mughal Emperor Akbar, however it employs a very new...
Transitional Rug of the Month: April
J42413–This 8' x 10' 1" Agra Hunter from our Etched Collection has very old roots dating back to the 16th century Mughal Emperor Akbar, however it employs a very new...
Contemporary Rug of the Month: April
J42772 - Landry & Arcari is proud to introduce this great new line of exclusive and affordable contemporary hand woven Tibetan carpets. The Bespoke Tibetan Collection carpets use only the...
Contemporary Rug of the Month: April
J42772 - Landry & Arcari is proud to introduce this great new line of exclusive and affordable contemporary hand woven Tibetan carpets. The Bespoke Tibetan Collection carpets use only the...
Antique Rug of the Month: April
JF6018–Early Persian Serapi carpets are perhaps one of the most recognized and sought after antique carpet types in the marketplace. This month's antique rug was chosen for its rarity in...
Antique Rug of the Month: April
JF6018–Early Persian Serapi carpets are perhaps one of the most recognized and sought after antique carpet types in the marketplace. This month's antique rug was chosen for its rarity in...
How Recycling Has Entered the World of Rugs - R...
From recycling soda bottles into carpet fiber, braiding old t-shirts into rag rugs, and weaving silk rugs from old saris, there are many ways to bring recycling into the rug...
How Recycling Has Entered the World of Rugs - R...
From recycling soda bottles into carpet fiber, braiding old t-shirts into rag rugs, and weaving silk rugs from old saris, there are many ways to bring recycling into the rug...
Contemporary Tibetan Rug Up Close
We are always experimenting with new designs in our Nepalese line of rugs. One of the most interesting is a design that we have called "Monet", because we can interpret...
Contemporary Tibetan Rug Up Close
We are always experimenting with new designs in our Nepalese line of rugs. One of the most interesting is a design that we have called "Monet", because we can interpret...
Dhurries: Beautiful, Flexible, and Economical
In our most recent shipment from India, we have a good number of dhurrie (alternatively dhurry, durrie, and durry) rugs. These flatwoven rugs are a traditional floor covering of India...
Dhurries: Beautiful, Flexible, and Economical
In our most recent shipment from India, we have a good number of dhurrie (alternatively dhurry, durrie, and durry) rugs. These flatwoven rugs are a traditional floor covering of India...
Rugs That Are As Smooth As Silk - Really
Ready for rugs that are unique, sensational and unlike any other that you've ever experienced? We're very excited about our newest collection of 100% recycled Sari Silk, which has just...
Rugs That Are As Smooth As Silk - Really
Ready for rugs that are unique, sensational and unlike any other that you've ever experienced? We're very excited about our newest collection of 100% recycled Sari Silk, which has just...
Reproducing an Antique Rug: Dyeing
Included among the carved paneling, antique stained glass windows, antique furniture, and other items that form a room in a Boston institution is a large and beautiful, but worn, rug....
Reproducing an Antique Rug: Dyeing
Included among the carved paneling, antique stained glass windows, antique furniture, and other items that form a room in a Boston institution is a large and beautiful, but worn, rug....
