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What’s the difference between your rugs?Updated 10 days ago

We have two main rug categories: one-of-a-kind rugs and Studio Revival rugs.

One-of-a-kind rugs are, you guessed it, one-of-a-kind! This means only one of them exists and it cannot be re-made or replicated. So if you like it, buy it—it’s your only chance.

Our one-of-a-kind rugs fall into one of three categories, based on their age.

  • Vintage one-of-a-kind rugs range from 20 to 100 years old and are sourced in partnership with collectors across Turkey and Morocco, closely inspected by our team, carefully cleaned, and photographed in our in-country studios. Some vintage rugs undergo a second dyeing process to give the colors added vibrancy, if our buying team deems it necessary. Our buying team also has a rigorous intake process in which they describe each rug’s color, patterns, provenance, and style, so we can pass this information on to you.
  • Lightly used one-of-a-kind rugs range from 5 to 20 years old. These are labeled “Lightly Used” under the age category on their respective product pages. Like our vintage rugs, lightly used rugs are professionally cleaned. Age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent to these unique, handcrafted pieces.
  • New one-of-a-kind rugs were woven recently, have not been used in a home, and are also sourced in partnership with collectors and weavers across Turkey, India, and Morocco. They’re closely inspected by our team, and photographed and described in our in-country studios.

We started making Studio Revival rugs as a complement to our one-of-a-kind pieces. These editions come in multiples and you can shop them in a variety of sizes and designs. For some, custom sizing is also available.

To make our in-house rugs, we take everything we’ve learned from sourcing thousands of vintage rugs and apply these learnings when collaborating with trusted partners. This means you can expect the same high quality as our vintage rugs. Our collections are made under ethical conditions, use all-natural and recycled materials, and are dyed with lab-tested, eco-friendly, azo-free dyes.

Our new rugs are woven with the same exact artisanal standards as our vintage pieces. By operating in-country in India, Morocco, and Turkey, we are able to vet our weaving partners closely and visit them on a monthly basis to ensure their facilities and practices meet our ethical and eco-standards. As a minimum requirement, the larger weaving houses we work with must be certified by one or more of the following internationally recognized organizations: GoodWeave India, Craft Mark, Fairtrade, and/or Social Accountability International.

Some of our best-selling Studio Revival collections are our washable rugs, which are made in Turkey and India with wool, recycled polyester, and upcycled cotton.

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