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          Pamela 
              Advento has just introduced a collection of custom-made rugs 
              made by hand in her native Philippines from woven leaves of the 
              abaca tree. They are available at Le Décor Francais, a New 
              York boutique owned and operated by Jacqueline Couman.  
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              here to see Tibetan Rugs, 
              a 3-minute video introduction to Stephanie Odegard’s collections. 
              She has been involved in assisting developing countries’ traditional 
              crafts since she served in the Peace Corps in Fiji in 1976. After 
              stints with the UN and World Bank, she founded Odegard Inc., a revolutionary 
              company known for social responsibility, environmental sensitivity, 
              inspired design and excellent quality. Her “jewelry for the 
              home” will soon be visible on line.  
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