Winners of America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards Announced

Atlanta, GA, January 16, 2018-AmericasMart Atlanta recognizes the creativity, artistry and passion of the Area Rug industry with its annual America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, presented at The Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show.

Winners were selected by industry experts ASID Georgia president Chris Socci, Haverty’s buyer Susan Black, and editor-in-chief of Atlanta Magazine Home Mary Logan Bikoff. Rugs were submitted to the Market Museum of Introductions for award consideration.

The 2018 winners are:

Hand Knotted/ Flat Weave, $0-$30 per square foot

Couristan Inc.-Karuna

Hand Knotted/ Flat Weave, $30.01-$50 per square foot

Capel Rugs-Makrana

Hand Knotted/ Flat Weave, $50.01-$100 per square foot

Kalaty Rugs-Reverie RR-011 Zinc/Azure

Hand Knotted/ Flat Weave, $100.01+ per square foot

Creative Touch-Sivas Silk

Hand Hooked/Hand Tufted

Kaleen Rugs Chancellor (CHA06-75)

Machine Made, $0-$200 per square foot

Surya Harput HAP-1044

Machine Made, $200.01-$400 per square foot

Karastan Enigma-Torrent Desert

Machine Made, $400+ per square foot

Nourison Industries TWI26

Outdoor

Couristan Inc Ikat/Galapagos

Licensee

Nourison Industries L’artist Noir

Antique

Orientalist Home Antique Kashan Rug