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Best animal rugs to inject your space with Seventies flair

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Animal print rugs have long captured the attention of interior enthusiasts. A staple Seventies furnishing, they act as a bold focal point in the home to exude camp decadence.

Animal skins are appreciated for their raw beauty. They have been used as adornments for centuries and, like fur garments, have a storied history. In Western society, animal hides have, for some considerable time, been considered exotic luxury items displayed in the homes of the wealthy and even royalty as a symbol of the

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