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Painterly Rugs

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

05 - 07 - 2015

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...

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Carpet of the Month: April

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

04 - 10 - 2015

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...

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Transitional Rug of the Month: April

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

04 - 09 - 2015

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...

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This Old House Has Its 35th Anniversary, and Landry & Arcari Is There!

This Old House Has Its 35th Anniversary, and La...

What's so special about the upcoming 35th season of This Old House? Well, aside from the fact that the show has been on PBS for 35 years, they asked us...

This Old House Has Its 35th Anniversary, and La...

11 - 29 - 2014

What's so special about the upcoming 35th season of This Old House? Well, aside from the fact that the show has been on PBS for 35 years, they asked us...

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How Recycling Has Entered the World of Rugs - Reinvented Rugs pt. 1

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...

03 - 14 - 2014

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...

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Combining Past & Present: Contemporary Carpets with Faded Designs

Combining Past & Present: Contemporary Carpets ...

Have you ever refinished an old table or reupholstered an old chair? There’s something rewarding and exciting about bringing new life to an old memento. It’s one of the reasons...

Combining Past & Present: Contemporary Carpets ...

11 - 22 - 2013

Have you ever refinished an old table or reupholstered an old chair? There’s something rewarding and exciting about bringing new life to an old memento. It’s one of the reasons...

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5 Under 40 Rug Designs for 2012

5 Under 40 Rug Designs for 2012

Landry & Arcari teamed up with New England Home magazine to announce the winners of the third annual 5 UNDER 40 event. This competition, juried by a panel of top...

5 Under 40 Rug Designs for 2012

11 - 11 - 2012

Landry & Arcari teamed up with New England Home magazine to announce the winners of the third annual 5 UNDER 40 event. This competition, juried by a panel of top...

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Contemporary Tibetan Rug Up Close

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

02 - 18 - 2011

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...

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Rugs That Are As Smooth As Silk - Really

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

01 - 19 - 2011

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...

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Rugs Just In: Pile & Soumak Combinations

Rugs Just In: Pile & Soumak Combinations

We have almost completed unpacking the rugs that Jeff Arcari bought on his buying trip to Pakistan, India, and Turkey. The most recent batch that we unpacked had some very...

Rugs Just In: Pile & Soumak Combinations

01 - 05 - 2011

We have almost completed unpacking the rugs that Jeff Arcari bought on his buying trip to Pakistan, India, and Turkey. The most recent batch that we unpacked had some very...

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Reproducing an Antique Rug: Dyeing

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

01 - 04 - 2011

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....

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Custom Rugs: The Peacock

Custom Rugs: The Peacock

For many rugs being woven now, fabrics, rather than traditional rugs, are the inspiration for design. We have recently had a wonderful example when clients brought in a sample of...

Custom Rugs: The Peacock

12 - 31 - 2010

For many rugs being woven now, fabrics, rather than traditional rugs, are the inspiration for design. We have recently had a wonderful example when clients brought in a sample of...

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Custom Rugs: Changing Colors

Custom Rugs: Changing Colors

One of the major benefits of creating custom rugs for our customers is that they bring a fresh eye to our designs. One of our customers selected the design of...

Custom Rugs: Changing Colors

12 - 23 - 2010

One of the major benefits of creating custom rugs for our customers is that they bring a fresh eye to our designs. One of our customers selected the design of...

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3-D Rugs: Rugs of Felt Stones

3-D Rugs: Rugs of Felt Stones

Imagine a carpet of naturally worn river or beach stones. It may be beautiful, but not comfortable to walk on barefoot–unless it is our new Cobble Wool rug. A producer...

3-D Rugs: Rugs of Felt Stones

12 - 22 - 2010

Imagine a carpet of naturally worn river or beach stones. It may be beautiful, but not comfortable to walk on barefoot–unless it is our new Cobble Wool rug. A producer...

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Afro-Tibetan Fusion Rugs

Afro-Tibetan Fusion Rugs

The growing popularity of Tibetan-weave rugs has expanded the design pool of hand-woven rugs dramatically. These rugs are often categorized as "contemporary" or "transitional" whether they have original designs or...

Afro-Tibetan Fusion Rugs

08 - 28 - 2009

The growing popularity of Tibetan-weave rugs has expanded the design pool of hand-woven rugs dramatically. These rugs are often categorized as "contemporary" or "transitional" whether they have original designs or...

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Oriental Rugs in a Historic Home: The House of the Seven Gables

Oriental Rugs in a Historic Home: The House of ...

Because of our store’s location, in an area rich in antique homes, we often supply Oriental Rugs to owners of historic properties. One of our more recent fascinating jobs was...

Oriental Rugs in a Historic Home: The House of ...

05 - 07 - 2009

Because of our store’s location, in an area rich in antique homes, we often supply Oriental Rugs to owners of historic properties. One of our more recent fascinating jobs was...

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Rug Design 101: The Range of Rug Designs

Rug Design 101: The Range of Rug Designs

There is a vast and diverse range of rug designs available - from ancient, traditional patterns that have been passed down through centuries to contemporary designs that reflect a modern...

Rug Design 101: The Range of Rug Designs

03 - 27 - 2009

There is a vast and diverse range of rug designs available - from ancient, traditional patterns that have been passed down through centuries to contemporary designs that reflect a modern...

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Using Carpet Color to Set a Mood

Using Carpet Color to Set a Mood

Color draws us in and creates a mood that soothes, uplifts, and inspires. When choosing a rug, consider the tone of the rug's colors. Do you want a soft or...

Using Carpet Color to Set a Mood

03 - 20 - 2009

Color draws us in and creates a mood that soothes, uplifts, and inspires. When choosing a rug, consider the tone of the rug's colors. Do you want a soft or...

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Rugs: A Foundation for Great Design

Rugs: A Foundation for Great Design

How best to integrate all of your various design elements to achieve the style you want can be overwhelming. To unify your look, consider choosing a rug first. Once you...

Rugs: A Foundation for Great Design

03 - 12 - 2009

How best to integrate all of your various design elements to achieve the style you want can be overwhelming. To unify your look, consider choosing a rug first. Once you...

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