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Dreadlock Style Shag Rugs
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Q: Help! We recently bought a Crate and Barrel "pebbles" shag rug from Craigslist to take the chill off our hardwood floors this winter and it's quickly become the heart and soul of the house. Sadly, the rug is no longer available at C&B. I'm trying desperately to find similar, affordable rugs for our kid's room and am having a hard time. While shag wool rugs abound, it's the matted "dreadlock" style as opposed to the fluffy "flokati" style that we're seeking. Any tips on where I can find something affordable?

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Editor: Has anyone seen an affordable dreadlock style rug like Caitlin describes or have an idea where she should look? Let Caitlin know in the comments.

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http://www.westelm.com/products/r736/?pkey=crugs-flooring

posted by cocogirl on November 23rd 2009 at 2:02pm
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this is the closet one i could find....hope it helps:
http://www.westelm.com/products/r736/?pkey=crugs-flooring

posted by cocogirl on November 23rd 2009 at 2:02pm
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We love our Quinn Felted Shag rug from Pottery Barn. Everyone who comes over steps on it and sighs. We bought a thick carpet pad (not a rug pad but actual high-end carpet pad yardage from a carpet store) and that makes it amazing! That is a great trick btw to elevate any old rug to the next level...

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/quinn-felted-shag-rug-ivory/?pkey=call-rug-styles

posted by KkatMpls on November 23rd 2009 at 5:47pm
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I bought the West Elm version of PB's felted shag rug. It shed like the dickens. Huge tufts of felted wool would peel off and roll down the hallway like tumbleweed. My local West Elm let me return it. WHEW!
Point: if it's still available, don't go that route!

posted by abbygraykit on November 23rd 2009 at 6:17pm
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Yup, you are looking for a "felted wool" rug to achieve that "dreadlock " style you mention. The above posts are good (West Elm)

But how do you stop the terrible shedding of your rug--or do you just live with it? We had one from C&B and returned it for a shag rug because the little shedding bunnies were everywhere--my vacuum had become a permanent fixture in the living room!

posted by burnttoast on November 23rd 2009 at 11:42pm
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I've been looking for a rug lately too and have been scouring every Homegoods store in NH and Northern Mass and I've seen a bunch of the rugs you're looking for. Maybe you'll have luck at a Homegoods near you?

posted by giggit on November 24th 2009 at 9:23am
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I have one from World Market

posted by meganb1 on November 24th 2009 at 1:28pm
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I have seen them a few times at HomeGoods in a few different colors. Only thing bad about HG is that selection varies... good luck!

posted by txnmomma on November 28th 2009 at 6:56pm
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Sounds to me like she's NOT looking for the dreadlock style - she's seeking something fluffier...

posted by ncnovice on November 30th 2009 at 3:05pm
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http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/loloi-fk-01/white/176FK01WH-36056.html

posted by lnp838 on November 30th 2009 at 8:23pm
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I found this GREAT rug shop in downtown L.A.'s garment district. They have this rug in TONS of colors and sizes from tini tiny floor mats to room size rugs. I bought my daughter's rug that is probably very similar to what you are looking for and it cost $65 for 5'x7'. I think it's a great deal. If you message me I can send you the address...

posted by sandybarajas76 on December 30th 2009 at 12:22am
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