LOS ANGELES - - The Rug Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with special market promotions during the Winter markets, according to Michael Shabtai, chief executive officer.

“We launched a Thank You campaign to express our gratitude to our customers and associates through the years. We invited buyers and associates to join us during the Winter markets to celebrate our 20 years of success and to take advantage of our special promotions," Shabtai said.

The Rug Market made its initial offering with bath and kitchen rugs in 1986.  Today,  the company   offers a diverse assortment of collections in every style category and every rug product from bath  to accent and room size rugs.

“In the mid-80’s The Rug Market was touted as filling  the 'gap' in the rug industry.  There was a clamor for high quality rugs, with affordable prices but fashionable designs.  This inspired us to develop quality fashion-forward rugs within a mid-price range," said Shabtai.

In keeping with the demand and competition in the market, The Rug Market has  remained focused on high quality and fashion forward designs, Shabtai added.

"I am very proud and pleased with the results of the past 20 years and I am looking forward to the coming years with the same enthusiasm," Shabtai said.

The Rug Market has shown in January at The Atlanta International Rug Market and Las Vegas Market Center. The company also participates in gift and home accents shows in Atlanta, Dallas, New York and Seattle.

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