America's Magnificent Carpet Awards Presented

Atlanta, GA, Jan. 18, 2010—The America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards were presented at the close of the winter rug market in Atlanta.

The winners were selected by an independent panel of industry-renowned judges and presented by AmericasMart’s Chas Sydney.

Handmade $0 –12 per sq. ft: Loloi
Power-loomed $0-200: Marcella Fine Rugs
Handmade $12.01-23 per sq. ft.: Neman
Power-loomed $200.01-400: Couristan
Handmade $23.01-35 per sq. ft.: Authentic Looms
Power-loomed $400.01-1000: Colonial Mills
Handmade $35.01-46: Amici
Power-loomed $1,000.01+: Nourison
Handmade $46.01-56 per sq. ft.: Kalaty
Handmade $56.01-65 per sq. ft.: Shalom Brothers
Handmade $65.01+ per sq. ft.: Ariana
Antique: Chaman
Contemporary: Renaissance
Buyer’s Choice Award: Capa Imports

Additionally, one showroom on each of the Area Rug floors was recognized for extraordinary visual merchandising innovations with the high profile Visual Display Award (VDA).

Floor 3: Rizzy Rugs
Floor 4: Caravan Rugs
Floor 5: Chandra Rugs
Floor 6: Dayln