Antique and Tribal Carpets

Articles

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  Monika Järg's Wooden Carpets

  While wood floors are generally more elegant than carpeting, rugs and textiles can bring warmth and texture to otherwise hard and hollow spaces. Estonian designer Monika Järg has a novel…

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  The Rug Company's Chris Sharp

  Founded in London in 1997 by Suzanne and Christopher Sharp, The Rug Company grew out of the globe-trotting couple’s love of exotic cultures, exquisite hand-craftsmanship and, of course, rugs…

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  Eco-Friendly Carpeting

  Dear Dwell: I'm not into the hard modernism of concrete floors: I miss the cushy carpet of my youth. Are there eco-friendly options for wall-to-wall? —Craig Dewey, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Dwell Collection

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  Winter Warmers

  Baby, it's cold outside. We recommend slipping into something comfortable and spending time with these accessories designed to keep you cozy.

Products

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  Wooden Carpet

  Splinter shag or timber berber it ain’t. Far more than mere decoration, the intricate geometric pattern of veneer offcuts gives this wooden textile its surprisingly flexible tactile appeal.

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  Furoshiki Rug

  Its geometric seams follow the folding patterns of the traditional Japanese furoshiki—a wrapping cloth designed to transport goods—and if we could walk on this 100 percent New Zealand…

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  FilzFelt Rugs

  Crafted from 100 percent wool imported from Germany, FilzFelt's rugs are handsome coverings for bare floors. The rugs can be customized and are available in 54 different colors—perfect for…

Tips

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  Rugs, Naturally Speaking

  Look for natural materials, which can be incredibly long lasting as well as earth-friendly. The biggest consideration with rugs is who’s making them; there are organizations that certify…

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  Use a Rug to Define Space

  A rug can create a smaller room in a larger room, like an island. The rug might collect three or four disparate pieces of furniture and make a smaller, connected space.

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  A Rug Should....

  ...invite you to sit on the floor as if it were another piece of furniture.