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New Grad Must Haves: From dorm to new digs! Have someone heading off to college or a first post grad home? These pieces can elevate smaller spaces by adding color, texture or pattern while serving double duty! Indoor/Outdoor Dash & Albert Rug: an affordable & durable way to layer your space Add a pillow for a pop of color on your sofa, bed or chair! Rugs as Art! Framed rug fragments, interesting textiles & Moroccan Zendeks for your blank walls! Vintage Turkish one-of-a- kind Yastik. Start your rug collection early! School bag alternative: Handmade in Afghanistan Eclectic accessories and global...

A Modern Take on Traditional The juxtaposition of modern & historical rugs. Traditional elements rooted in history are reimagined, echoing centuries of craft. Influenced from ancient patterns and motifs which create modern fresh color and abstract versions of traditional Persian, Anatolian & Nomadic designs. Motifs are translated into geometric forms and knotted according to pixalated templates. These types of rugs can be easily transitioned to modern decor with their updated colorization, customizable features & open patterns. Bespoke collections made with heirloom quality. A perfect balance to add to any collection. #modernantique All pieces available at PAO

The Woven World of Jijim Rugs Jijim rugs & textiles are flat woven using warp-faced (horizontal) patterning with interchanging colored threads between the weft (vertical). The ground woven threads come through on the face, giving off an impression of embroidery. This technique is usually used to decorate a plain woven textile or to create small ornamental motifs. These type of weavings can be used on the ground as rugs or hung on the wall and used as art. #rugsasart

Knot to be missed: Mother’s Day! A few of team PAO’s tried & true favorite things from our village neighbors & friends! #Whyknot PAO- Ikat Velvet Tote Bag. A Unique gift she won’t already own! Paige and Kalli swear by these; perfect for every day and/or travel! Brombergs- Roberto Coin White Gold Link Necklace. A classic staple to be dressed up or down. The Cook Store- Le Creuset Dutch Oven, for all the home cooked meals from mom’s kitchen (Hello Carl, this is on Paige’s list!).available in 3 different sizes. Speed Spa- A Mani Pedi gift cardA little self care...

A Colorful Easter Tradition The people of Antigua, Guatemala celebrate Easter by lining their cobblestone roads with vibrant outdoor carpets (Alfrombras). The purpose of these carpets, besides being festive, is to be used as a walkway for the Semana Santa processions during Easter weekend. As the locals proceed with heavily carved religious statues down the street toward the churches, the flower carpets quickly disappear.These rugs are made from flowers, colored saw dust, fruits, vegetables & sand & are created by extended families in front of their homes or business’ the week before Good Friday. Some carpets can reach a mile...