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Ample Sample Winners 2008!!!

Every year, close to 700,000 carpet samples are sent to designers and architects across the country, and most of them end up in dumpsters! While these carpet samples are integral to creating a finalized projects the proposal of disposing these samples creates a heavy strain on the environment. The solution is simple, and with blueprints provided inside, you can make your own in home! Take a look at these clever and attractive Green Creations.
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ABC Carpets Files Suit Against Williams-Sonoma

Claimed as being "virtually indistinguishable," ABC's Madeline Weinrib is chasing after Williams-Sonoma for heavy compensation of what she believes are Rug Designs which were ripped off! Take a look and comment with your opinion.
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Carpet Selling Scam Covers Neighborhoods in Ottawa

Authorities have been alerted to multiple reports of homeowners being subject to scams by a group of aggressive door to door salespeople. They reportedly have been attempting to pass low grade rugs as highly valuable hand knotted carpets. No paperwork is furnished to substantiate such, and should homeowners decline purchase, apparently another aggressive tactic they have taken is requesting cash business loans.
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RESULTS: Christie's June 6th, 2008, Persian Carpets & Oriental Rug Sale #2006

THE RUGRAG.COM BREAKDOWN: Oriental Rugs And Carpets Including Property From The Doris Duke Collection & The Newport Restoration Foundation. PRICE GUIDE PER SQUARE FOOT.
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June 3rd, 2008. Christies Lot 37, sale 2006: Record Breaking Silk Isfahan sells for $4.45 Million

Unbelievable Museum Quality Silk Isfahan sells for a whopping $4,450,500. This exquisite carpet has an extensive history, dating back to the early 1600's. An incredible example of Safavid art. Square foot dollar amount is believed to be among the highest ever paid, if not the highest ever sold at auction. Measuring in at roughly 42.34 square feet, price per foot equates to some $105,113.37! Take a look
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