The market will again feature the ORIA’s annual National Oriental Rugs Show, which offers one of the largest draws for exhibitors and buyers of Oriental rugs in the country. In addition, a Gallery of America’s Magnificent Carpets will open Jan. 17 and run through the end of the market. This gallery will showcase rugs entered in the America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards competition, which honors top designs from area rug importers and manufacturers around the globe. The awards are hosted by AmericasMart Atlanta, the United Nations Development Program and the government of India, in conjunction with the ORIA.
Following are some of the newest offerings from select area rug manufacturers and importers that will debut at the market.