In January of 1970, Terry Lewis founded Midwest Carpet Supply in Evansville, IN. On one of his yearly visits to the Chicago Carpet Market, Terry had finished purchasing carpet for Midwest and wandered up to the floors of the International Rug Market, serendipitously taking place alongside the Carpet Market.
He immediately fell in love with the vibrant hand-knotted rugs and knew there was no turning back. Even with his years of experience in the floor covering business, Terry spent the next year learning about hand-made rugs from several well known and successful rug retailers from across the Midwest, as well as traveling to the countries where these alluring rugs were made.
He immediately fell in love with the vibrant hand-knotted rugs and knew there was no turning back. Even with his years of experience in the floor covering business, Terry spent the next year learning about hand-made rugs from several well known and successful rug retailers from across the Midwest, as well as traveling to the countries where these alluring rugs were made.
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An Evansville, Indiana institution, The Rug Merchant has the largest selection of rugs in the Midwest. Our customers are always surprised by our inventory. From the street, a turn of the century home, but inside over 9500 square feet of every imaginable rug design you can imagine. We carry hand-knotted, hand-made, machine-made, antique, and even designer rugs.
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The Rug Merchant is the Tri-State's only source for handmade, antique, and new area rugs, high fashion broadloom carpet, and the area's only ORRA certified rug appraiser. We also provide additional products and services to help you get the most out of your new rug. We have the area's largest selection of in-stock items to choose from and can special order other sizes to fit your needs.
Inventory
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The Rug Merchant's stocks thousands of rugs from all over the world, with beautiful hand-knotted Oriental, machine woven, and hand-picked favorites displayed in our one-of-a-kind 9,500 square-foot showroom. Whether you're looking for a pop of color from a small 2'x 3' rug or a home-defining 12' x 15' masterpiece, your perfect rug is waiting only at The Rug Merchant.
Antique
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If you love rugs and want something truly unique, The Rug Merchant offers a world-class selection of Antique and Semi-Antique Oriental Rugs. From the smallest 2'x2', to room size masterpieces, The Rug Merchant has your dream rug ready to discover. With certified rug appraisers with over 20 years of experience on staff, we seek out the most beautiful and unique antique rugs available.
Hand-Knotted
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Hand-knotted rugs are a luxurious addition to any home. With styles to suit any taste and unrivaled craftsmanship developed over centuries of master craftsmen passing and evolving technique through generations of artisans. The rich color palettes range from dusky reds and smoky creams to deep sunset blues and obsidian blacks.
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