ATLANTA–Architectural Digest stepped up again to host another installment of America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards during the International Area Rug Market here. This year’s awards were held at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Jeff Petersen, executive director for Architectural Digest, said he was impressed by the rug industry and its continued ability to produce “such beautiful product of such utility for American homes.”—Jennifer Quail

2008 Magnificent Carpet Winners

Handmade Rugs
(Price per square foot)
$0-$12 Chandra Rugs
$12.01-$23 Pasargard
$23.01-$35 F. Kashanian
$35.01-$46 Amici Imports
$46.01-$56 Paramount Rugs
$56.01-$65 Creative Touch
$65.01 + Michaelian & Kohlberg

Power-loomed Rugs
(Price per rug, avg. 5-by-8)
$0-$200 Capel Inc.
$200.01-$400 Shaw Living
$400.01-$1,000 Colonial Mills
$1000.01+ Karastan

Antique Rug Chaman Rugs

Contemporary Rug American Cottage

Buyer’s Choice Capa Imports

Visual Displays
3rd Floor-Balta U.S.
4th Floor-Caravan Couture Rugs
5th Floor-Momeni
6th Floor-Monti Rugs