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A handwoven kilim runner rug in a long narrow hallway with wood floors

Hallway Runner Rugs: How to Choose the Right Length, Width, and Pattern

Hallway runners are the most-undersized rug in most homes. Here's how to get the length, width, pattern, and material right — including t...
Detail of a hand-knotted wool rug showing the dense pile and intricate pattern made by master weavers

Hand-Knotted Wool Rugs: Why They Cost More, Last Longer, and How to Spot a Real One

Hand-knotted wool rugs are the most labour-intensive and longest-lasting rug type made. Here's why they cost more, what to look for when ...
A handwoven natural jute rug in a coastal-style living room with light wood furniture

Are Jute Rugs Worth It? An Honest Buyer's Guide to Natural Fibre Rugs

The case for and against jute rugs — what they're great at, what they're terrible at, how long they last, and the real reason designers k...