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These Kinda of remind me of pappelina Swedish runners except they are made from woven plastic. see them here:

http://www.nest-living.com/pages/pappelina

I have a half-sarcastic, half-serious question: what makes these rugs worth $60-$100, when you can get a quite similar one for $5 at dozens of other places? And, in all seriousness, what's the appeal of the more expensive one?

Emika--it's vintage! It's Swedish! It's, uh, vintage Swedish. Who puts a $100 rug in a kitchen?

Amy,

Thanks so much for including our beautiful rugs in your post. What is not apparent in the images is the incredible quality of these rugs that could never be accomplished with a $5 price tag. These rugs are thick and substantial which makes their price even more amazing. Here is a comment by customer:

"The rug and plate arrived and are wonderful. The rug is wonderful in my long kitchen and the quality of this vintage rug is unlike anything new that is on the market. Who knew that a rag rug could be raised to an art form! It is particularly special for me to have both these wonderful reminders of my own Swedish heritage."

P.C.
Oakland, CA

I think the saying "you get what you pay for" almost applies here but in the case of the Avolli rugs, you get more than what you pay for.

These rugs are not just for a kitchen but, as you mentioned, they work in hallways as well. Bedrooms are also a perfect place for their soft texture under ones feet.

Thanks again for including us!