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JANUARY 2007 ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AREA RUG MARKET ON TRACK FOR STRONGEST SHOWING EVER

ATLANTA, November 2006—As evidenced by unprecedented Market programming and a bevy of new and newly expanded showrooms, the area rug business gets off to a fast January 2007 start as the industry’s most respected importers and manufacturers converge on Atlanta to offer retailers unmatched access to the world’s largest permanent product collection showcased in the Atlanta International Area Rug Market® featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS).

The January 18—21 Market presents new and Antique, handmade and machine-made rugs in every style and price-point in a mix that offers more product, more new product and more exclusive product introductions than any other wholesale marketplace. Rug and home furnishings retailers will shop five floors of showrooms enhanced and enriched by selected handmade designs offered on the National Oriental Rug Show temporary floor (AMERICASMART 1, floor 2) which is 100 percent committed—the earliest sell-out date in AMERICASMART history—and features many exhibitors making their Atlanta Market debut.

Showcasing the very best of the Market will be:

Afghan Impressions: Area Rug Artistry & Inspiration. An unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime cooperative program between AMERICASMART ATLANTA, the U.S. Department of Commerce and The Embassy of Afghanistan brings to Market some of Afghanistan’s most spectacular export treasures, including traditional rugs, furniture reproductions and artifacts, many on loan from the private collection of Fredrik T. Hiebert Ph.D., archaeologist and National Geographic Society Fellow.

The worldwide debut of Martha Stewart Area Rugs for Safavieh®.

America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards—long recognized as the area rug industry’s most coveted honor—and distinguished by the 4th year participation of Architectural Digest as program sponsor.

MOI: The Museum of Introductions—an industry exclusive…the first and only complete showing of new product introductions and the only place in which buyers can see the industry’s newest designs in a single setting.

More than one-half million square feet of product in 200 showrooms and temporary showrooms—more than 30 of which are new to AMERICASMART.

The return to Market of 10 exhibitors after lengthy absences, as well as the return of broadloom—in mass quantities—spearheaded by Kane Carpet.

More than 20 major showroom remodels and expansions, including the spectacular 12,000 square foot Shaw Living showroom.

Unprecedented buying and selling opportunities, including world product premieres, ready-to-ship merchandise and extended shopping hours.

A Market experience unlike any other, enlivened with more product, services, conveniences and market events than any other winter market resource.

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