Magnificent Carpets Awards honors top new rug designs

Annual event held at Georgia Aquarium

Home Accents Today Staff -- Home Accents Today, 1/15/2013 9:57:47 AM

ATLANTA -The 2013 America's Magnificent Carpets Awards were presented Friday evening during an event at the Georgia Aquarium.

Produced by Americasmart Atlanta, in conjunction with partners Sandow Media (parent of Home Accents Today) and the Oriental Rug Importers Association, the event honors the top rug introductions for the year.

As part of the industry recognition, Americasmart also honored three of the top retailers in the country for overall excellence in sales, service and innovation: Hadinger Flooring, Avalon Carpet Tile & Flooring and Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Hand-Hooked, Hand-Tufted (price per sq. ft.)
$0 to 8: Amer Rugs
$8.01 to $16: Surya
Handmade, Hand-Knotted, Flat-Weave (price per sq. ft.)
$0 to $30: Obeetee
$30.01 to $50: F.J. Kashanian
$50.01 to $100: Capa Imports
$100.01 and up: Anadol Rug Co.
Machine-Made (price per rug)
$0 to $200: Oriental Weavers
$200.01 to $400: Loloi Rugs
$400.01 to $800: Marcella Fine Rugs
$800.01 and up: Nourison Inds.
Licensee: Surya
Outdoor: Kaleen