DALTON, GA, January 19, 2011— Karastan’s Heritage Kirman Crimson is based on a classic rug that Karastan originally introduced in 1941. This timeless beauty brings back the signature style of the textiles of Persia with curvilinear medallions and graceful floral designs, rich color, the intricate use of multiple borders and a field thickly strewn with blooms and arabesques. It is a new addition to the Original Karastan Collection. The Heritage Kirman Crimson has been updated with vivid shades of red and brown accented by peacock blue and bronze to create a lush, fresh look with intricate energy. It is woven on an Axminster loom of New Zealand wool, which is sustainable , renewable and combines softness with performance. It coordinates with Karastan’s Bella Rosa, another classic beauty in brilliant red. About Heritage Kirman Crimson • Color palette: A fresh palette of vivid reds and browns with peacock blue and bronze accents • Fiber: Fully worsted New Zealand wool • Construction: Woven on Axminster looms in Eden, NC • Sizes available: 4'3" x 6', 5'9" x 9', 8'8" x 12' • Custom rugs: Heritage Kirman Crimson can be custom hand-seamed to create custom size rugs in a fraction of the time it would take to weave and import a similar piece. • Price for 5'9" x 9': $999 About Karastan Karastan is part of Mohawk Industries, a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of broadloom carpet, ceramic tile, wood, stone, laminate , vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which, in addition to Karastan, include Mohawk, Ralph Lauren, Lees, Bigelow, Dal-Tile and American Olean. Mohawk’s unique merchandising and marketing assists customers in creating the consumer’s dream. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and over 250 local distribution locations.