The Scarab Blog

    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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    Casablanca Collection Features Tibetan Rugs by New Moon

    Posted by Janie Viehman on November 2, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    Cool Tones in Contemporary Rug Designs

    With cool tones leading the way in this seasons color trends, we are excited to introduce you to The Casablanca Collection, by New Moon Rugs. Inspired by the many inlaid designs seen in Moorish architecture, these rugs feature overlapping and repetitive shapes and patterns.

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    Seriously! This is a Rug. Photorealism Where Life is Woven.

    Posted by Janie Viehman on October 26, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    Realistic Rug Designs by Samad Rugs

    The inspiration for these dynamic area rug designs came from a vivid photograph of wild horses. The challenge was figuring out how to convert such a captivating image into a full-fledged rug, without compromising the authenticity of the captured moment.

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    Robin Gray Design's Creates New Tibetan Rug Lines

    Posted by Janie Viehman on October 17, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    2016 and 2017 Rug Collections

    Designer Robin Gray is no stranger to bringing a fresh approach to creating works of art for the floor and her 2016 and 2017 Collections showcase her artistic eye and architectural style. Gray says “the 2016 Collection is mostly about surface design and the 2017 Collection is all based on colored pencil drawings” she’s created.

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    Ten Fresh & Colorful Rug Designs

    Posted by Janie Viehman on September 22, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    By Samad Rugs

    Brothers David and Malcolm have run Samad Rugs, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for nearly 30 years! With extensive experience, they are always up to date on the latest trends and styles. Here are ten fresh and colorful rug designs which can add great pops of sage, pink, gold, cream and lilac.

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    Mountain Transitional Ambiance in Vail Village, Colorado

    Posted by Janie Viehman on September 1, 2016 in Featured Projects

    Interior Design By Elizabeth Basso

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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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    Interior Design by Tolleson Architects in Evergreen, Colorado

    Posted by Janie Viehman on July 27, 2016 in Featured Projects

    Cheryl Tolleson: Mountain Modern Interior Design and Architecture

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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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    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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