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52 PaperCity Presents WHAT'S NEW IN THE A WHIRL THROUGH THE SHOWROOMS REVEALS FRESH NEW FINDS FOR HOME. MAGIC CARPETS Who: Abrash Backstory: Traditional and original antique, new, modern, and transitional rug designs sourced from over the world. Love: The Modern and Classic Revival collections in wool, wool and silk, or bamboo silk that allow color and movement. Investment: Price upon request. Specifics: To the trade, 1025 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 760, 214.573.6262, abrashrugs.com. ROCK SOLID Who: Aria Stone Gallery Backstory: Hand-collected exotic natural stone from exclusive quarries around the world, with slabs displayed in an art gallery-like environment. Love: New beauties are the blue-gray Brazilian Casa Blanca marble and the book-matched Colosseo marble. Investment: $3,115 to $5,572 per slab Specifics: To the trade and public, 1617 Hi Line Dr., Suite 310, 214.939.8000, ariastonegallery.com. MODERN MAHARAJAHS MODERN MAHARAJAHS Who: Art of Old India Backstory: Founded by Pankaj Dalal in 1974 and stocked with one-of-a-kind pieces from India, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, and East Africa, Art of Old India showcases one of the largest collections of antique and modern architectural elements in the country, with a mission to save these beautiful pieces. In 2016, Art of Old India launched its first collection of original designs. Love: Mother-of-pearl overlay coffee and console tables topped with glass. Investment: $3,500 to $4,100. Specifics: To the trade and public, 1030 Dragon St., 214.760.9216, artofoldindia.com. Book-matched Colosseo marble Nature wool and silk rug from the Classic Revival collection Ecstasy bamboo silk rug from Abrash's Modern collection continued on page 54 DALLAS DESIGN DISTRICT Art of Old India mother-of-pearl overlay tables