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The History of Rugs: What We Know
When a person is luxuriating his or her feet by walking barefoot across a well-made rug, seldom does he or she stop to consider how the idea of having carpets...
The History of Rugs: What We Know
When a person is luxuriating his or her feet by walking barefoot across a well-made rug, seldom does he or she stop to consider how the idea of having carpets...
A Brief History of Carpets in the USA
Rugs and carpets have been enjoyed for thousands of years, but the timeline of how rugs were made in and the types of rugs that found their way to the...
A Brief History of Carpets in the USA
Rugs and carpets have been enjoyed for thousands of years, but the timeline of how rugs were made in and the types of rugs that found their way to the...
Twin Persian Carpets Take Different Paths
The Persian Ardabil Shrine Carpet is the centerpiece of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art in London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Along with its twin, it was completed in 1539...
Twin Persian Carpets Take Different Paths
The Persian Ardabil Shrine Carpet is the centerpiece of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art in London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Along with its twin, it was completed in 1539...
Understanding Talim: Rug Weaving Code
We all appreciate the beauty and artistry that goes into making fine, hand woven rugs and carpets, but what about the technical details that take the weavers from the design...
Understanding Talim: Rug Weaving Code
We all appreciate the beauty and artistry that goes into making fine, hand woven rugs and carpets, but what about the technical details that take the weavers from the design...
Rugs as Part of Human History and Culture
It's winter in a cave somewhere in Europe. A woman decides to lay a skin on the bald cave floor to keep the cold of the rock inches away from...
Rugs as Part of Human History and Culture
It's winter in a cave somewhere in Europe. A woman decides to lay a skin on the bald cave floor to keep the cold of the rock inches away from...
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...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Conserves an Emp...
In 1941, the Metropolitan Museum, New York City, acquired a 16th Century carpet made in Safavid, Iran. At the center of the intricate design is a forest of real and...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Conserves an Emp...
In 1941, the Metropolitan Museum, New York City, acquired a 16th Century carpet made in Safavid, Iran. At the center of the intricate design is a forest of real and...
Antique and Vintage Rugs in the Modern Interior
The Great Rug-Making Cultures and Art on the Wall In cultures with a strong rug-making tradition, such as the Middle East and the Navajo Nation, in the American Southwest, rugs...
Antique and Vintage Rugs in the Modern Interior
The Great Rug-Making Cultures and Art on the Wall In cultures with a strong rug-making tradition, such as the Middle East and the Navajo Nation, in the American Southwest, rugs...
Three Carpets You Better Not Step On
People who love carpets aspire to own the best carpet they can afford. Landry & Arcari is a great resource with thousands of carpets in stock and annual buying trips to...
Three Carpets You Better Not Step On
People who love carpets aspire to own the best carpet they can afford. Landry & Arcari is a great resource with thousands of carpets in stock and annual buying trips to...
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...
Gift Books for Lovers of Oriental Carpets
Holiday gifts for the handwoven carpet lover may be a carpet–or a book about carpets. In such a specialized field, books may be difficult to find. We searched for books...
Gift Books for Lovers of Oriental Carpets
Holiday gifts for the handwoven carpet lover may be a carpet–or a book about carpets. In such a specialized field, books may be difficult to find. We searched for books...
TISE 2018 Combines Three World Class Expos in L...
The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas January 30 to February 1 combines three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo. The day before TISE is filled with education and...
TISE 2018 Combines Three World Class Expos in L...
The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas January 30 to February 1 combines three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo. The day before TISE is filled with education and...
Broadloom Carpeting from Hand Looms to Machines
Carpeting, that beautiful art made to walk on, was the inspiration of nomadic people who needed a packable, portable covering for the sand floors of their temporary dwellings. Their looms...
Broadloom Carpeting from Hand Looms to Machines
Carpeting, that beautiful art made to walk on, was the inspiration of nomadic people who needed a packable, portable covering for the sand floors of their temporary dwellings. Their looms...
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting Named 2017 M...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALEM, MASS., November 16, 2017–Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting has received the prestigious Massachusetts Retailer of the Year Award from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. "'Retailer...
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting Named 2017 M...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALEM, MASS., November 16, 2017–Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting has received the prestigious Massachusetts Retailer of the Year Award from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. "'Retailer...
The History of Oushak Rugs and Their Beautiful ...
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefulness in...
The History of Oushak Rugs and Their Beautiful ...
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefulness in...
DOMOTEX 2018 Is Just around the Corner
Marking its 30th year, DOMOTEX 2018, January 12 - 15, will be the largest rug and flooring show in the world. Held in Hannover, Germany, the international lineup totals 1,400...
DOMOTEX 2018 Is Just around the Corner
Marking its 30th year, DOMOTEX 2018, January 12 - 15, will be the largest rug and flooring show in the world. Held in Hannover, Germany, the international lineup totals 1,400...
The Pazyryk Persian Rug–a Magic Carpet Indeed
The magic of old rugs is that they're not only beautiful to look at, but that they tell a story. The colors, figures, and symmetry of these carpets transcend continents...
The Pazyryk Persian Rug–a Magic Carpet Indeed
The magic of old rugs is that they're not only beautiful to look at, but that they tell a story. The colors, figures, and symmetry of these carpets transcend continents...
Exploring the Early History of Rugs
To learn about the early history of rugs, we must look at the early history of humans. Early nomadic cultures were among the first to develop the rug. In the...
Exploring the Early History of Rugs
To learn about the early history of rugs, we must look at the early history of humans. Early nomadic cultures were among the first to develop the rug. In the...
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...
The Fish City Rug Collection
It’s official: Fish City rugs have gone into production, two designs are already on loom and more designs are in the works! Jon Sarkin has been a part of the...
The Fish City Rug Collection
It’s official: Fish City rugs have gone into production, two designs are already on loom and more designs are in the works! Jon Sarkin has been a part of the...
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...
