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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...
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
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...
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....
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
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...
Origins of Rug Designs: Khotan
J24351, 5’ 5" X 8’ 0", Hand-knotted in Turkey Many of the rugs being woven today use traditional designs. Although Persian rugs form the most important source of the traditional...
Origins of Rug Designs: Khotan
J24351, 5’ 5" X 8’ 0", Hand-knotted in Turkey Many of the rugs being woven today use traditional designs. Although Persian rugs form the most important source of the traditional...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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 ...
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...
Bringing Education to the Cottage Rug Industry
We’re a big fan of Design New England, a magazine focusing on the best in architecture, interior design, and garden design around New England. We are especially pleased then to...
Bringing Education to the Cottage Rug Industry
We’re a big fan of Design New England, a magazine focusing on the best in architecture, interior design, and garden design around New England. We are especially pleased then to...
Art Deco and Contemporary Rugs at the AD 20/21 ...
We were pleased to participate last week in AD 20/21 - Art and Design of the 20th and 21st Century - at The Cyclorama at The Boston Center for The...
Art Deco and Contemporary Rugs at the AD 20/21 ...
We were pleased to participate last week in AD 20/21 - Art and Design of the 20th and 21st Century - at The Cyclorama at The Boston Center for The...
Picking the Right Size Rug
When figuring the size of your rug, consider the size of your room and your decorating tastes. How much floor space do you wish to show? Would you like your...
Picking the Right Size Rug
When figuring the size of your rug, consider the size of your room and your decorating tastes. How much floor space do you wish to show? Would you like your...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...