Curio Rugs
When the pandemic put portrait and interior photographer Amanda Birnie’s career on pause, she turned her vintage rug obsession into a side hustle. Today, she operates Curio Rugs (above), an online retailer specializing in one-of-a-kind antique rugs sourced from Turkish and Pakistani vendors. curiorugs.com
Saffron and Spruce
Lizz Kennedy taps her wanderlust spirit to bring handwoven textiles—rugs, blankets, and pillows—to the Twin Cities from artisans all around the world, including Guatemala, Morocco, Turkey, and Peru. Discover curated edits at Uptown’s Combine and Northeast’s Curiosity Home, or shop online. saffronandspruce.com
J. Atelier
A destination for global home treasures with a French flea market feel, J. Atelier maintains a rotating offering of vintage and antique rugs from dealers in Turkey and in Europe, where the shop sources older Persian rugs. Co-owner Julia Olmstead brings in the assortment of rugs, which come in varying sizes and are priced to sell (read: If you see something you like, best not to wait). 875 N. 5th St., Mpls., 612-450-9843, @shopjatelier
Madeline Nachbar
As Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Trend & Style editor, Madeline Nachbar draws on her passion for travel, fashion and the arts to keep a close pulse on what the next big trends are, and excels at creating visually-compelling content that inspires.
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