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  "name": "Capel Rugs",
  "description": "Capel Rugs is a legacy American manufacturer and importer of area rugs, recognized as the pioneer of the braided rug in the United States. Founded in 1917, the company remains family-owned and produces a wide range of floor coverings including hand-knotted, tufted, and machine-woven rugs.",
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  "archetype": "Challenger",
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  "category": "Home & Garden",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-05-07T22:56:53.566+00:00",
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    "website": "https://www.capelrugs.com",
    "founded": "1917",
    "headquarters": "Troy, North Carolina, USA",
    "pricing_model": "One-time purchase / Enterprise/Custom for designers",
    "core_products": "Braided rugs, hand-knotted area rugs, indoor/outdoor rugs, custom rugs.",
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    "target_markets": "Residential homeowners, interior designers, furniture retailers.",
    "employee_count": "100-250",
    "funding_stage": "Private (Family Owned)",
    "subcategory": "Floor Coverings"
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