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Rope outdoor rugs from Dash & Albert are made of durable polypropylene fibers. Shown here in Canary, Sprout and White, they are washable, bleachable and UV-treated. Find them at Blueseeds in Phoenix.
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UNDER FOOTAs summer’s heat begins to relent, our outdoor areas beckon. You might want to give your patio a lift—a “magic carpet ride”—with a new rug, one specially created for use outside. Outdoor rugs are made to withstand Mother Nature’s moods. Their resilient fibers make for low maintenance, and many are UV-resistant for minimal fading, as well as mildew- and insect-resistant. Available in numerous colors, shapes and sizes, and stylish as well, such rugs have been known to make their way back indoors for use in high-traffic areas. See more examples of these woven winners on the following pages.
| The Sundew ColorSpree rug by Company C is hand-hooked with 100-percent polypropylene yarns. The boldly patterned rug is water/mildew resistant and available at Cornelia Park. | |
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| Liora Manné’s Poppies Maize rug shown here is part of the textile designer’s line of award-winning UV-stabilized rugs; available through Presidential Patio. |
| Liora Manné’s Coastal Stripe rug shown here is part of the textile
designer’s line of award-winning UV-stabilized rugs; available through
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| This Ikat rug from World of Rugs’ Sunset Collection is emblematic of one of the world’s oldest forms of textile decoration. Shown here in Ivory/Blue, the line features numerous colorways.
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The Talavera Tile Espresso Colorspree rug from Company C is reflective of motifs found on colorful Mexican Talavera pottery. The rug is available through Cornelia Park.
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| The geometric look of this Safavieh Courtyard Collection rug is bolstered by the durability of its power-loomed construction. It can be found at David E. Adler Inc. Oriental Rugs. |
| Everywear’s Ornamental Leaf Design rug is insect- and mildew-resistant. Sizes vary from doormats and runners to round and custom at Presidential Patio. | |
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| Part of the Sunset Collection at World of Rugs, this handcrafted Ikat rug features varying degrees of texture to enhance its eye-catching pattern.
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Photos - Clock-wise from top left: The Farah Indoor/Outdoor rug was hand-loomed in a detailed kilim-style design. It is made of weather-resistant polyester and is available through Pottery Barn. • The Outdoor Maze Rug, featured in Chocolate, is a flat-weave design. The geometric-patterned rug is water-, static-, mold- and weather-resistant. It can be ordered online through Williams-Sonoma. • Safavieh’s Courtyard Collection of rugs features elegant patterns and soft colors, such as this example in a Blue/Bone colorway. The collection has various configurations and can be found at David E. Adler Inc. Oriental Rugs. • World of Rugs’ Ikat-designed rugs, including this one, won outstanding design in the Indoor/Outdoor category of the 2012 Magnificent Carpet Awards.
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