AmericasMart Honors Outstanding Rugs & Retailers

AmericasMart recognized the best of the best in Area Rugs at America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, the industry’s premier event.
The area rug winners, which were selected from the Museum of Introductions gallery by an independent panel of noted experts, were announced and presented by AmericasMart at a gala at The Georgia Aquarium on Friday night.  As part of the industry recognition, AmericasMart honored three of the top retailers in the country for overall excellence in sales, service and innovation.

The 2013 winners:

•    Hand Hooked/ Hand Tufted  $0-8+
•    Amer Rugs

•    Hand Hooked/ Hand Tufted $8.01-16
•    Surya Carpet Inc.

•    Handmade/Hand Knotted/Flat Weave $0-30
•    Obeetee

•    Handmade/Hand Knotted/Flat Weave $30.01-50
•    F.J. Kashanian Rugs

•    Handmade/Hand Knotted/Flat Weave $50.01-100
•    Capa Imports

•    Handmade/Hand Knotted/Flat Weave $100.01+
•    Anadol Rug Company

•    Machine Made $0-200
•    Oriental Weavers

•    Machine Made $200.01-400
•    Loloi Rugs

•    Machine Made $400.01-800
•    Marcella Fine Rugs

•    Machine Made $800+
•    Nourison Industries

•    Licensee
•    Surya

•    Outdoor
•    Kaleen

Retailers of the Year

•    Hadinger Flooring
•    Avalon Carpet Tile & Flooring
•    Nebraska Furniture Mart