Fort Lee, NJ - January 14, 2009 - - Well-known for its trend-setting design innovation, Couristan was honored with a 2009 America’s Magnificent Carpet Award for its ‘Retro Pendant’ area rug, from the new Pavé Collection.  The judges’ top pick in the $200.01- $400.00 suggested retail price point, for the power-loomed category, Couristan’s ‘Retro Pendant’ design is Wilton woven of viscose silk and chenille yarn and features a textured high-low surface with rich tones of sapphire and mahogany. Co-hosted by Architectural Digest and AmericasMart Atlanta, the awards ceremony took place during a gala affair held on Saturday, January 10, 2009.

Over the years, Couristan has been the recipient of numerous America’s Magnificent Carpet Awards, winning two most recently in 2007. This annual industry event, which honors an exclusive group of new introductions representing the most impressive design trends in both handmade and power-loomed constructions, is judged by an independent panel of professionals in the field of art, design and home furnishings.

Couristan’s ‘Retro Pendant’ area rug has been hailed as a stand-out look by design experts in many circles, having also recently been selected by the editors of HOME magazine as a winner of the 14th Annual American Furniture Awards. 

“Fresh designs that appeal to today’s trend-conscious consumers, and simultaneously provide a timeless sense of style, is what sets Couristan’s area rug assortment apart and gives our brand the distinctive originality we have become known for over our eight decades in business,” stated Ron Couri, President and CEO of Couristan. “We are thrilled to receive this America’s Magnificent Carpet Award and thank the judges for bestowing our Retro Pendant design with this esteemed honor.”

Couristan will be showcasing its award-winning ‘Retro Pendant’ area rug, along with several other new designs being added to the Pavé Collection, during the upcoming Surfaces 2009 Show (Feb. 3 – Feb. 5) as well as the Las Vegas Market (Feb. 9 – Feb 13).

Established by the Couri family in 1926, Couristan is the trusted name in the floorcovering industry, offering a vast assortment of exclusively designed power-loomed and handmade area rugs, as well as quality residential broadloom. Couristan is also known throughout the industry as the pioneer in new construction and color techniques, which are used to create exquisitely designed area rugs and residential broadloom products that are crafted from all over the world. Couristan products are available through department stores, home furnishings catalogs, specialty floorcovering and furniture retail stores. Couristan’s global headquarters with full showroom is located in Fort Lee, New Jersey, at Two Executive Drive, 800.223.6186, or visit our website at www.couristan.com.