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ON-LINE RETAILER- EDUCATORS
This section contains outstanding websites that inform consumers as well as sell rugs. |
J. M. Sorkin, Wayne, PA
http://www.jmsorkin.com/
Retailer Jerry Sorkin has a well-rounded educational
site. The company's in-store educational events cover many aspects of the rug-making cultures.
There is a Bricks and mortar store and
on-line sales of rugs and furniture.
Oriental Rug Merchants, Massillon, OH
Geof Uhle creates a website that seems to be more a labor of love than a bid to get rich. Very helpful, straight-from-the-shoulder advice for consumers.
Jacobsen Rugs, Syracuse, NY
This retailer can single-handedly raise the level of trust and professionalism for the Oriental rug business. Educational
information is encyclopedic. Unique policy allows consumer to buy rugs on approval.
Auserehlian School of
Oriental Rug Cleaning
www.orientalrugcleaningschool.com
This totally new rug cleaning system is designed for oriental rugs and other fine fabrics, providing a method that is safe, thorough & lucrative for the professional cleaner.
Purcell Rugs, Charlottesville, VA
http://www.purcellrugs.com/about_rugs.html
John and Mason Purcell have specialized in the importation and sale of Afghan rugs for 30 years. They have world-class knowledge of Turkman native rugs.
Pandith's, Boston, MA
http://www.pandiths.com/oriental.htm
This designer-oriented firm actually seems to be more interested in educating visitors than in making a buck. Clearly written with good descriptions of classic Oriental designs. Well illustrated with actual rugs. Good section on care and cleaning.
Peacock Rugs, Manama, Bahrain
http:www.peacockrugs.com
Importer-retailer is based in Bahrain and is also an official concessionaire to the US Navy Sixth Fleet. Emphasis is on education rather than hard-sell and price.
Furniture and Rugs.com, San Diego, CA
http://www.furnitureandrugs.com
West Coast retailer operates out of a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse/retail unit. Excellent educational section is set up like a college course.
Oriental Rug Repair Co, Tucson, AZ
www.navajorugrepair.com
Quality restoration, cleaning and appraisal of Navajo and Oriental Rugs.
Flooring Industry B2B Standard
www.flooringb2bstandard.com
This site is to provide all trading partners within the floor covering industry with an open (non-proprietary) set of specifications that define an accepted method of data interaction between trading partners. It is intended to facilitate a common starting point from which the manufacturers and their customers can establish electronic data communications in a way that will be considered an acceptable industry standard.