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Vintage Moroccan Area Rug (8' x 10')
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What Is a Moroccan Rug? A Buyer's Guide

Learn what makes a rug Moroccan: the Beni Ourain look, tribal and geometric drawing, and the sizes village looms wove. Shop the collection.
Kilim Rugs: What They Are and Where They Work
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Kilim Rugs: What They Are and Where They Work

Learn what makes a kilim rug different, why flatweaves suit modern rooms, and how to choose between Turkish and Moroccan weaves.
Antique vs. Vintage Rugs: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Home
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Antique vs. Vintage Rugs: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Home

The words antique and vintage get used interchangeably in the rug world all the time — by sellers, by decorators, and by buyers who are not sure what they are actually looking at. But they mean ver...
How to Layer Rugs Like an Interior Designer (Without Making It Look Like a Mess)
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How to Layer Rugs Like an Interior Designer (Without Making It Look Like a Mess)

Layering rugs is one of those design moves that looks effortless when done right and chaotic when done wrong. The difference between the two is not talent — it is knowing a handful of rules that in...
The 2026 Rug Trends Taking Over American Homes Right Now
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The 2026 Rug Trends Taking Over American Homes Right Now

Every year, interior design shifts in ways that feel both surprising and inevitable in hindsight. In 2026, the rug trends dominating American homes reflect a broader cultural moment: a move away fr...
The Moroccan Rug Obsession Is Real — Here's the History Behind It
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The Moroccan Rug Obsession Is Real — Here's the History Behind It

Walk into any beautifully styled home in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Austin right now and there is a good chance you will find a Moroccan rug on the floor. They are everywhere — in design ma...
Is Your Rug Actually Handmade? Here's How to Tell in 60 Seconds
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Is Your Rug Actually Handmade? Here's How to Tell in 60 Seconds

You paid good money for a rug that was described as handmade. But is it really? The rug industry is full of misleading labels, and machine-made rugs are often passed off as handcrafted ones — espec...