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    High Standards on Creative Matters Rugs

    Posted by Ali Brunner on February 16, 2018 in Featured Rug Collections

    The Scarab Rug Store believes in choosing friends who hold us to a higher standard. We choose to surround ourselves with those who support our creativity and inspire us. By doing so, we lift ourselves to grow in perpetuity while inspiring others.

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    A Modern-Antique Motif for a Mountain Getaway in Colorado

    Posted by Ali Brunner on October 30, 2017 in Featured Projects

    Katy Allen Interior Design

    Katy Allen Interior Design created a stunning mountain getaway for clients located in Edwards, Colorado. With a modern-antique aesthetic in mind, Katy combined contemporary pieces with traditional and antique accents in order to create the perfect balance of new and old. Just a few minutes from both Vail Ski Mountain and Beaver Creek, this home offers the best of the Vail Valley. 

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    Telluride Mountain Design by Kim Gerardi & Darlene Daugherty of Darlene Daugherty Enterprises

    Posted by Ali Brunner on October 25, 2017 in Featured Projects

    A Mother-Daughter Duo Bring Colorful Design to Telluride Ski Mountain in Colorado

    For Darlene Daugherty and Kim Gerardi, interior design is a family business. Darlene founded Darlene Daugherty Enterprises in 2005 and 10 years ago her daughter Kim joined. A location manager on major motion pictures in Los Angeles and New York, Kim’s eye for beauty was a skill Darlene was happy to add to her company’s repertoire. She describes the two of them as “one brain with two bodies” with strengths that...

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    Shibori Inspired Transitional Rugs

    Posted by Ali Brunner on August 10, 2017 in Featured Rug Collections

    Japanese Dying Techniques Inspire New Contemporary Rug Designs

    As seen in every aspect of life, we are finding that ancient trends and techniques are continually finding a way back into popularity. The ancient Japanese dying technique known as Shibori is a great example of the old becoming new again.

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    Introducing Nirvana, Where Quality Rugs Meet Affordability.

    Posted by Ali Brunner on November 9, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    Nirvana Collection by Samad Wilton Loomed | Hand Finished

     After 25 years of providing only handmade rugs, we are expanding our horizons with the new Nirvana Collection.  Nirvana rugs are a hybrid of hand made craftsmanship and modern day technology.

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    Western Rug Designs

    Posted by Ali Brunner on August 17, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    The Mesa Collection by New Moon Rugs

    Luxury lodge decor meets rustic mountain design.
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    The Return of the Gabbeh Rug!

    Posted by Ali Brunner on July 21, 2016 in Breaking Bread

    A Traditional Persian Rug with

    Contemporary Design

    The Embargo Has Lifted

    In January 2016, the Persian rug embargo was lifted allowing for the importation of handknotted rugs including the beloved contemporary Gabbeh rug. Having always been sought after, we are thrilled to have Gabbeh's available again. 

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    Topics: Breaking Bread

    The Fade Collection

    Posted by Ali Brunner on June 30, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    By New Moon Rugs

    The Scarab is proud to introduce a line of transitional rugs by New Moon, exemplifying subtle ombre done right. Woven using a blend of Chinese silk, Tibetan wool and natural nettle fibers

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